Comment from GaliaG
excellent focus, lighting and details

good use of the sky as background, it makes the flower pop up

well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

thanks, Galia for this fine review.

Comment from garygb
Such a beautiful iris. i love the range of colors, the warms of the flower and the cools of the background and stem. The bloom fills the frame so nicely. Beautiful!

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

thanks, garyb.

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
My wonderful flower fairy presenting the magic of beautiful blooms - a fantastic capture again the sky ( my favorite's) excellent frame choice, excellent clarity and sharpness . Your composition show us the structure of the bloom in all details - I love the red spot and the water pearls - your bloom is sitting beautifully in the space, excellent job, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

thank you so much, Soul Sister for this wonderful review.

Comment from MarnaB
This is a beautiful flower. The color and clarity are superb. The azure sky sets it off perfectly. The white clouds add to interest and harmonize with rest. It looks like a perfect flower on a perfect day. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

thanks once again.

Comment from suenethery
Wonderful shot.
Excellent initial impact.
What a beautiful yellow flower and perfect sky background.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

thanks, sue.

Comment from Mollie213
Another beauty. Love the crinkled edges and the petal that is curled under. I assume it has some red on the other side also? Just enough of the stem to keep it grounded.
The sky certainly cooperated with its lovely blue and white. A wonderfully clear individual iris? that dominates with all its freshness.
Enjoyed reviewing

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2014

thanks, once again for this lovely review.

Comment from dalebraatz
Wow what a fantastic first impression. Like the good details, very sharp focus. Like the great blue sky background sets off the colors of the flower. Thank you for sharing. Dale

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2014

thanks, dale.

reply by dalebraatz on 05-Dec-2014

your welcome. Dale

Comment from jaguarXFR
I saw this and the first thing went through my mind was "is there water on it" and yes there is. This is a lovely clear bright image giving some good detail and sharp focus. The light really brings the flower out. The bright blue sky in the background works well but why water on the flower in my opinion its not necessary to bring out its beauty.

David

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2014

You know, David you're giving me some fresh perspective. I really thought that an "after the rain scene" is refreshing, but now, I think I have a second thought about it. Thank for sharing your thoughts.

Comment from suzannethompson2
Lovely close up of this beautiful yellow flower, highlighted by the blue sky with the wispy clouds drifting across. I like the angle you used for this showing the water droplets clinging to the curling petals.

Lighting and focus very good showing excellent detail in the intricate markings of the petals. Very nice composition. Suzanne

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 Comment Written 05-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2014

thank you so much, Suzanne for this exceptional rating and review. This made my day, and it is nice to hear from you.

Comment from juliehall
very pretty initial impact. love the vibrant bright yellow, the water drops. the angle is good. the light is good. very nice image.

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2014

thanks, Julie for this fine review.