Comment from slhbowen
This is a really great shot. I like the unfocused purple in the background. Your detail and focus is fantastic. I like the colors too.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014

thanks again for stopping by and giving this a fine review.

Comment from Godsgirl
Wow what a great photograph you got here!!

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Lighting - 5
Focus - 5
Color - 5
Center of interest - 5
story telling - 4
creativity - 5

Thanks for sharing this with us all!! :)

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014

thanks, Godsgirl. Love your name.

Comment from cleo85
It looks like it wants to copy the sun. Its beautiful, especial the shads where brown-orange changes into yellow. The light seems perfect. The background looks OK, but if this would be my creation, I would change the grays in the background to the sane greenish as the area beside.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014

thank you once again, I will really give it a try. I never thought of that. Great mind!

reply by cleo85 on 21-Dec-2014

You're most welcome, always.

Comment from emhcee
This is a great portrait of the sunflower. The dark background enables all the focus to be on the flower and the detail is crisp and well balances. Technically a great capture. Many thanks

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014

thanks, emhcee. Nice hearing from 'ya again.

Comment from Archie88
Great shot with good initial impact. I love the lighting, the focus is sharp and great depth of field. I like the background , it works very well , the colours compliment the sunflower nicely.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014

thank you so much for this exceptional rating. It made my day!

reply by Archie88 on 21-Dec-2014

Always nice to make someones day ! The rating is well deserved :)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a beautiful shot of the flower. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Good effort!

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014

thanks, seshadri.

Comment from simplylnr
You have captured the detailed beauty of this flower so well, from the grandest part to the smallest finest hairy part of the stem. Gorgeous!

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 Comment Written 20-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014

thanks, Eleanor. I love you, for this inspiring review and high rating. It made my day. Merry Christmas to you and your love ones. God bless.

reply by Anonymous Member on 20-Dec-2014

You are welcome. A very Marry Christmas to you and your family.

Comment from BrentSisson
The power of the flower is in the seeds and the texture your image exposed to view. The spreading "fingers" of the seeds around the core are interesting and they reflect shadows on the blossoms. The yellow blossoms are perfectly lighted to demonstrate the concave, scooped shape of each petal. This gives a sense of depth. And the yellow against the green stem and the darker background is glorious. Depth of field is perfect. Super good quality, I really like it. :)

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014

Thanks, Brent for this in depth review. It made my day.

reply by BrentSisson on 21-Dec-2014

You are welcome.

Comment from some1sangel
initial impact is good. i like the background which gives the flower dimension. the colors are beautiful you did good.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014

thank you for this nice review.

Comment from Ocean Jules
Stunning photo, awesome focus, beautiful colors and composition. Love the shadows and the curl of the petals. Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014

thanks, Jules for this pleasant review.