Comment from stacey brooks 1969
This is very pretty i love the back ground the colors of the flower are amazing well centered this is truly a great picture that you very much for sharing

 Comment Written 24-May-2016

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reply by the author on 24-May-2016

Thank you

reply by stacey brooks 1969 on 24-May-2016

welcome

Comment from Kbanich
I really like the effect you achieved here. While the image resembles a well done painting - the dew drops / rain drops brings us back to reality and supports the photographic process. The background is most supportive of the piece and offers a dynamic contrast with the subject. Well framed. I bet this would be phenomenal on canvas. Kathy

 Comment Written 23-May-2016

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reply by the author on 23-May-2016

Thank you. Well my sister Donna has these in her garden and I plan to surprise her with this on canvas. I think it will look good and she will love it. She collects everything Iris.

Comment from Tootie H2O
Beautiful & Beautiful! The colors are excellent and the detail looks like you could touch the softness of the flower. Very different and very eye appealing Very nice work

 Comment Written 23-May-2016

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reply by the author on 23-May-2016

Thank you

Comment from Imagine Life
Now that's gorgeous!! The iris itself is such a photogenic flower, and you've made it shine. The composition is lovely and the presentation is very artistic. I love the background which looks is if it came from under a painter's brush. The water droplets on the blue petals add interest. Fantastic details, beautiful colors, great exposure and highlights/shadows balance. Wonderful!! :))

 Comment Written 23-May-2016

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reply by the author on 23-May-2016

Thank you

Comment from iPhone7
A very eye pleasing scene. I really like the way you used the filters to give this flower an "Old Master" painting feel. Very well done my friend ~ Steve

 Comment Written 23-May-2016

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reply by the author on 23-May-2016

Thank you, Steve

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Another beautiful flower shot, ex client Capote and professional composition, the old wall makes a handsome background as pattern and as color contrast ,

excellent focus contrast and lighting is well adjusted
your picture is clear and sharp and taken from a nice position

great initial impact , - a beautiful iris shot, thanks for sharing your garden beauties

 Comment Written 23-May-2016

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reply by the author on 23-May-2016

Thank you Regina. :)

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 23-May-2016

my pleasure

Comment from Lolly Cardinal
First - CONGRATULATIONS for winning with Sepia train!
FANTASTIC photo of this Iris it is marvelous and the background is lovely. Centered, shadowed and detailed properly. Majestic flowers and eye viewer.
Thanks for showing.
Congratulations and Good Luck.
Have yourself a beautiful day!
SORRY, if I am late he this weeks is a Holiday. Canada Day, so planted all my flowers cause it is nice and warm.

 Comment Written 23-May-2016

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reply by the author on 23-May-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and very generous rating. I have to admit that sepia train is the first time I have won a "big" contest since joining FAR and I am still in shock over it. I have to admit that the members of FAR who took the time to review and offer tips have helped me to create work that is becoming more polished every day. Mary Eileen

Comment from lovithines
This is a beautiful image of an iris. The colors compliment each other very nicely. Nice use of filters - it doesn't appear to be overdone or clumsy. The mood of the photo is beautiful serenity. Great job.

 Comment Written 23-May-2016

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reply by the author on 23-May-2016

Thank you very much. It has taken a lot of practice with the filters to learn when to stop fiddling so the photo doesn't look "overcooked". Sometimes I still get overzealous but my reviews tell me a lot so I don't make the same mistakes. Mary Eileen

Comment from Natalia Leigh
Beautiful art, but, not too much description how it was created. The flower looks like it is floating in the fog near the river. Very creative, and skillful use of colors. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-May-2016

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reply by the author on 23-May-2016

Thank you. I used several Topaz filters to bring out the details( detail, and Topaz Clarity) and Topaz Texture Effects to create the background. I usually use a combination of Topaz filters to create my photo.Most of the time I only use the sliders in the filters. Rarely do I use the presets alone. Mary Eileen.

Comment from Barb Baker
This is gorgeous and it almost looks like a fine painting!! Love the purples in the flower and the white fuzzy parts for a better word for it! Ha!
The background is gorgeous also and makes the Iris blend in beautifully! The cropping is great and the over all eye appeal is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing,
Barb Baker

 Comment Written 23-May-2016

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reply by the author on 23-May-2016

Thank you :)