Comment from ftbtaxman
This is very pretty. I like the way you have dodged in around the edges to highlight the flower. Great contrast. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

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

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from snowblaze
They DO look great in black and white! I like how the background echoes the graceful lines of the well-focused lilies themselves. Nice diagonal lines in this one too.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Nan.

Comment from memephotos
Very nice edits to change from pink to BW the tones you have are good .Light and dark in all the right places , I like the background ( but just me I don't like the over the lilies the circle patten I find it takes away ,but thats just me sorry . - on the other hand to add such additions to view is creative and talented .) so nice creativity and work .Frame is good thanks for view and the best of luck

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by memephotos on 23-Sep-2016

your welcome

Comment from Paul G.
Yes, they do. A very nice image. I like the vignette effect, also. Excellent image all the way around. Makes my entry look pretty feeble...:( But, that's ok. I tip my hat to you. Excellent work. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Paul.

Comment from T. Kay
Great use of light in this photo. Great sharp detail. You really captured the texture of the petals. Nicely framed as well. Beautiful!

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from weiser
Very pretty...nice composition...Eye flows through the image nicely...Crisp image...the stem pulls you in and the flowers drag you through...nice use of space....nice contrast and depth....Pretty image

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Mi.Michigan
A beauty!! perfectly framed!
The black and white - unique!
The opening of this lily - clear presentation - amazing!
The stamen and pastel - also great clarity!
This photo has movement - movement within and of all! A dance, for certain - a "Dance of the Lily."
Background - beautiful for stand-out of lily!
Thanks for posting and best to you in contest!

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Anne.

Comment from Linda Bickston
Perfect entry for the contest. The blackened corners are exactly the way I present my main focus in my work. You have done a very artistic, and dramatic presentation. The lighting truly dances off the petals of these beautiful flowers.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Linda.

Comment from stacey brooks 1969
A six star rating I wish I had for this beautiful photograph love it in black and white very stunning beautiful textures lighting and shading are just perfect framing looks great as well fantastic a pleasure to review best of luck thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review. I am so happy to know that you think this is worth 6 stars.

reply by stacey brooks 1969 on 25-Sep-2016

so beautiful your most welcome