Comment from Valia Bradshaw
Very beautiful flower close up! Nice composition, wonderful colors. It is so inspiring piece of art! It is like a beautiful painting. Congratulations on this so good job.
Valia

 Comment Written 05-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so very much!

Comment from Barb J
BEAUTIFUL! What more can be said about it? Clean, clear and crisp! The color so bold and vibrant and demands attention. The depth and details/focus all stellar! good luck!

 Comment Written 05-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much Barb!

Comment from csimmons032
This is a gorgeous photo. The colors are so brilliant and bright. The lighting is amazing, your focus is good, and so is the framing. This photo is completely mesmerized. You did a wonderful job :) Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work :)

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

I am so happy you enjoyed this photo and I am very pleased with you awesome review!! Thank you so much ! Paula

reply by csimmons032 on 07-May-2015

Your welcome :)

Comment from Linda Bickston
EXCELLENT. You should win the contest with this. There is something magical about the way that you photographed this bloom. The colors are magnificent. The shadow at the right upper corner is brilliant. There is something in the way that you produced this image that intrigues me.

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Linda, I am grateful for your wonderful review. There is something about the colors that's special and compelling. I don't understand it either. thanks so much Paula

Comment from Cfuhchs1
Intense, fierce and vibrant colors indeed being emphasized by your black background. I like your notes! Your presentation is great. Sharp capture! Technical aspect is superb.

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much!!

Comment from DavidP
Wow! excellent contest entry with this beautiful dahlia that looks like flames from a campfire. Beautiful the way the light has caught the petals and making them glow. A very fine photo that you should be proud of and a great contender for this contest.

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

David, thanks so much!! Paula

Comment from Howard M
Beautiful flower, very appealing initial impact, gorgeous contrasting colors and the background highlights the over all work. Good luck with the contest

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much Howard!!

reply by Howard M on 07-May-2015

Good evening and your welcome thanks for sharing

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Vibrant Impressive capture!
A great initial impact. Nice interesting subject. Excellent POV & DOF...Harmonious colors. Impressive lighting, focusing & framing.
Thanks for sharing...
Good luck!

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much Dick!

Comment from mobil69
very close up shot a little blur on this one the lighting and contrast works fine good center of interest to

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 Comment Written 03-May-2015

Comment from Sean T Phelan
WOW1 That's a wonderful 'Flower Image',my friend!
I'm really impressed ( impressed and DELIGHTED! ) by the spectacular color of this dahlia!
It makes the picture a real treat to view!
~Sean

 Comment Written 03-May-2015