Comment from bandl
Beasutiful close-up and great colors on this presentation. The focus is very sharp and the framing is excellent. Good luck in the contest and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2015

Comment from lajones555
Tiny little things, but big, bold, beautiful impact! The deep purple of the little (I don't know what they are called), against the contrasting yellow.....simply gorgeous! It almost appears like a tiny little spotlight from behind, shining on them as they are "on center stage." .....and then softly framed by the pink...
Good use of light, very nice detail, and nice placement in the frame.
Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2015

Comment from avmurray
It is a really lovely lily you have pictured here, and with the most fantastic colors. I would have however have preferred it without the droplets, and I also think the stamens are placed a bit too close to the frame on the right side. They do however stand out in the most excellent way.

Your focus on the stamens is also sharp showing such clear and well defined details, and also the exposure is working well.

I have actually already mentioned the composition, but would like to add that I like the effect of the filters you have used. My suggestion is however to try to crop this a bit different to move the stamens a bit further to the left. Still a really lovely and well taken photo, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2015

Comment from lulube
Nice close-up of the pistils Great purple color. The focus on them is spot on. the pink petals are vibrant in color almost look like they are painted. good capture with the dew drops or rain drops on them.
framing is tight as you can go.

good luck in the contest

lulube

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2015

Comment from NancyJTubb
What a lovely photo that almost looks like an abstract painting. I love the magenta flowers with the water drops and then the section with yellow and purple. Very unusual photo. You will have my vote.

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 Comment Written 07-Mar-2015

Comment from garygb
Such beautiful colors on display here. From the dark pinks to the pales to the beautiful greens and yellow, this is a feast for the eyes. Great composition formed by the lines of the petals stamens?, overall a beautiful photo.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2015

Comment from PANCHO777
Awe inspiring image encompassing the sheer beauty of this exuberant flower species, clad in drops of dew and shades of purple and yellow hues, highly accented by the deep purple filaments. Great DOF, thanks for sharing!
Regards

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2015

Comment from mamamary
This is pretty. It looks like you used some kind of filter on it. The colors are beautiful. The middle of the flower is in sharp focus. I'm not a big fan of droplets anymore. I think it is overused. Good picture overall.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

Comment from photographybypamela
I really like what you have done with this photo and the effects you used. I like how the center just seems to pop out at you. I also like the soft petals with the water drops on them. This is a nice photo to look at. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

Comment from T. Kay
The colors are beautiful. I love the lighting and the painted feel it has. Great sharp detail. My only slight critique would be the little bit of space left on the left hand side. Not so sure. Beautiful though.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015

Thanks so much for enjoying and reviewing!!