Comment from Zilyram
Nicely composed image with the buds cradling the flower. Colour and clarity are excellent. Focus sharp. Not sure about vignette but that is personal taste.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014

thank you so much.

Comment from dalebraatz
Wonderful eye pleasing image. Like the great details, very nice focus. Good background helps the colors of the flower. Thank you for sharing. Dale

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2014

thanks, dale.

reply by dalebraatz on 18-Dec-2014

your welcome. dale

Comment from juliehall
Very pretty image of this Lily. beautiful lighting. vibrant colors. great focus. well composed image.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2014

thanks, Julie.

Comment from phalgunikar
Beautiful flower and several flower buds captured brilliantly against green bush background. Lighting, focus, colour and composition are great.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2014

thank you so much, phalgunikar.

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
A lovely flower is turned into a lovely photograph. This is beautiful: the composition, framing, and focusing work well. Thanks for sharing. well done.

Ops..amost forget! I like the color this flower especially the centre part. It gives dimension to this photo.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2014

thanks, joel,

Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you have centered your subject matter fine work here

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2014

thank you, jesuel.

Comment from allanoak
Very nice lily. The purple and yellow colors of the flower complement each other very well.

The unopened flower heads add interest and catch the light nicely.

I like the bokeh background, there seems to be a nice natural dark vignette on the outer edges. The dark background makes the flower pop to the front.

Nice job.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2014

Amen, allan. It is nice hearing from 'ya. I still believed that Lily entry should win. Contest result here sometimes can be pretty surprising.

reply by allanoak on 18-Dec-2014

It is fun to enter these contests, but feel fine when a great shot wins instead. I like to study the top 3 or 4 and learn what made each one successful. Thanks for your encouragement.

Allan

reply by the author on 18-Dec-2014

You bet.

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely flower shot.Amazing artistic beautiful six nature work and scene.Great nice color and designs,petals,buds,green leaves,soft light and shadows are gorgeous and great.Soft Light and green b/g help for the scene.I like this great nice talent work and scene.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2014

thanks, sam.

Comment from Danrae
Stunning photo of this lily , the focus is spot on with wonderful blurring background bringing the subject front and foremost. Great details shown in the pistols and petals. Fabulous photo.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2014

thanks, Danrae.

Comment from bandl
This is a magnificent expression of spring. Crisp focus, excellent colors, great framing. What can I say, you have created a great piece. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2014

Bandi, you've inspired me with this exceptional rating. Thank you so much.