Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Wow! Where was I when this post won!
Well deserved!
Gorgeous colors.
Fantabulous details, features and textures.
Verdant overtone!
Lovely bloom with a glowing core.
They are trying to upstaged one another.
I don't know whom to vote--the froggies or the single lotus?!?
Subtle illumination.
Ideal framing.
Pin sharp focusing. Nice perspective & narrow DOF. Thanks for sharing...
Congratulations!

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2016

thanks, my dear friend. This was taken from the Philippines, too. I thanked God for those long lens of mine. I was on the ground, and people was wondering, why I am up to. lol !

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 20-Oct-2016

Hahah! Yes, sometimes they think of us fotogs as weirdos especially when we crawl & kneel & do any unimaginable positions just to get a good angle!

reply by the author on 20-Oct-2016

YES! I think, one time I was chasing the butterfly .

Comment from michiganmike
Congratulations. A beautiful shot and an easy winner the way I see it. It is an accomplishment to get both frogs in such fine focus. The colors are great and the composition is outstanding.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2016

thanks, michiganmike for this complimentary review.

Comment from Mama Mia1
This is a spectacular entry for the contest. The softness of the flower against the waterlilies in the pond is exceptional. The addition of the frogs is stupendous. What a beautiful photo this truly is. Best of luck.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2016

thank you so much, Mama Mia. You have surely made my day !

Comment from photoman12
Am I glad I looked at your photo before making my vote in the contest. For some reason I thought this was out of focus. I now know it isn't. Great color on the flower. But to see the little frogs on the stem and lilly pad is so cool.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2016

thanks, photoman for this inspiring rating and review. You've made my day ! This might be one of my most expensive image, because, this was taken in the Philippine Island, during our Summer vacation. Not an easy one, I have to lay down on the bridge
and use a long lense, to do some focusing. Glad you like it. God bless.

reply by photoman12 on 15-Oct-2016

Money well spent. Anything for the best shot.

Comment from Sean T Phelan
It's simply an attractive picture showing off some interesting Lymnological subjects enticingly well!
A very 'Good Show'!
~Sean

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

thanks, Sean for giving this a positive review. Nice hearing from you.

reply by Sean T Phelan on 14-Oct-2016

You're very welcome,my friend!

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice scene.Great entrance and very nice presentation.Lovely flower and blooming flower details,color petals,lovely frogs ,green pads are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.Light and color balance are very nice.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.{Wish Your Contest.}

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016

thanks, sam for giving this a great review and a five rating. Nice to hear from you again.