Comment from Ladymariesphotod
Absolutely beautiful. I love what you have done in this. The black and white, contrasting with just a wee bit of color is awesome, great presentation. Amazing focus, clarity, and framing. Thank you so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind review.

Comment from Mama Mia1
How very beautiful, delicate and exquisite this flower is. You did a magnificent job with the details and getting that tiny hint of color in to make it even more amazing. What a fabulous entry for the contest. Best of luck.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017

I appreciate your kind review very much. Thank you!

Comment from GaliaG
good capture of the flower and nice use of filters to convert the photo into a lovely paint

good initial impact, presentation and composition

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

Thank you very much for your kind review!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
A delightful composition. A delicate rendition of traces of colour . You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in in creating a lovely capture. Good luck!

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

I appreciate your review very much. Thank you.

Comment from woodblewitt
Delicate approach to this one day wonder. Your brushed choice really softens flower and presentation to an almost fine powder effect which is different.Background material with folds give a wedding type finish to photograph.Nice slant to distorted work also. Good luck.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

Thank you, I appreciate your review very much.

Comment from Gail Ross
What a beautiful and delicate flower. The focus is so crisp and sharp you can see the tiny veins of the leaves and petals. I love the iridescent glow of the (I think it's a vase) in the background. Great job.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

Thank you very much for your kind review.

Comment from fotogran
The flower is lovely. That soft pink and the really soft green leaves are perfect. But, what she asked, is that dark stuff on the left? I would like to see a bigger flower and none of that whatever it is.
Sorry!

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 Comment Written 19-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

Don't be sorry., I appreciate honest criticism.

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
What a wonderful moment of photographic artistry!!! :-)) Love what you have done with this image. First the fabulous color. Second the wonderful detail over the bloom. Then... the artistic movement around the frame. Wonderfully done. Thanks for sharing and good luck!

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

I appreciate your review very much. Thank you!

Comment from Shmore
This image says "romance" to me.
I like the delicate character of the flower the bud and the perfect white background.
The splash of colour brings some essential life to the photo.
Nicely done!

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

Thank you! I appreciate your review very much.

reply by Shmore on 20-Jan-2017

you are welcome! take care!

Comment from shore1inspire.
a very nice b/w contest entry.
as I love the flower blooming as one want's to but the eye catching black with it's odd shapes looks great. a pleasure to view, good luck.
always,
ron

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2017

Thank you! Your review and your kind wishes are much appreciated.

reply by shore1inspire. on 20-Jan-2017

your welcome. as it is a very nice scene to view. :-)
thank you for sharing.
always,
ron