Comment from wackymob
Really nice light on the lighter petals while still getting a clear view of the leaf and reflection.A nice change from the usual flower shot.

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thank you very much!

Comment from Shmore
Awesome initial impact.
A very beautiful image of this lovely lily.
Composition, focus and DOF are well done.
I read with interest you comments on taking this shot and found it very helpful.
I love this photo, well done!

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thanks, I do think looking at the camera settings if included with the image is very helpful. One can see how camera setting influence a shot. Mastering camera settings is a life long goal for most of us.

reply by Shmore on 03-Dec-2014

You are welcome! Take care!

Comment from Mara del Mar
I love the softness of the color and delicate textures, beautiful reflection and very nice play of light and shadows, the perfect composition, angle and frame. Well done and luck!
Mara

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thank you, luck always plays a big role in my images. :)

reply by Mara del Mar on 03-Dec-2014

Yes? Lol. I need a little for me, ha,ha!

Comment from Solway Lady
This is a wonderful shot with superb lighting the detail is really great and very well composed with the reflection adding another dimension. Thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thank you for your nice comments.

Comment from Linda Bickston
6 stars and then some. This is so beautiful The total affect is stunning. The reflection of this flowers loveliness makes for a very romantic, and dramatic picture.

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thank you for your very generous comments. Glad you liked it

Comment from schooner1563
WOW awesome photo!! The color and contrast is amazing, the reflection is crystal clear!! Love the way you framed this !! Very well balanced with the light and dark shades of purple with the green and black. POF,DOF lighting perfect!! Thank you for sharing!!
Shawn

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 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thanks again!

Comment from Mamafogs
This is a beautiful piece. I love how you have captured the colors and the reflection with the lighting is very good too. Than you for sharing.

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thank you!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a beautiful shot of the waterlily! Glorious colour. You have timed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good luck!

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thank you, it is nice to get a lucky shot now and then!

Comment from jdbhjd123
Very high impact image w/ the pretty pattern of petals and their reflections stand out in contrast to the dark green leaf, water, b/g. A very pleasing image.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thanks you very much.

Comment from OLIVER23
I like everything about this image, from the clarity in the foreground per reflections and silky smoothness of flower itself. No room for improvement that I can see. Excellent work!

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thanks much!