Comment from catmal
certainly shows details we would never get to see,,colours are beautiful,,just shows the display and beauty of nature at its finest great shot

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2017

thanks so much again

Comment from bpellephoto
supergold - WOW! What a shot! This is what Macro Photography is all about - super fine detail in a closeup were nothing is blurred or slightly out of focus. Detail so crisp that if you look to hard the piece will crack.

I am guessing but It appears that all the key elements are life size. As I would expect with a 1:1 lens?

DOF, composition and framing need no critique they are flawless.

An excellent example of what a good macro lens can do ... B-)) Bob

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2017

almost 1:1;
thanks a lot bob for your lovely comments

Comment from GaliaG
amazing close up to the flower center

excellent filling of the frame, excellent focus and light handling

good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2017

toda raba

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Such a grand capture. Your detail is absolutely fabulous. The placement in the frame powerful imagery. Great natural color as well with wonderful lighting. Great shot. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2017

thanks a lot debi

Comment from nikman
Looks as though you found a big one there! Your macro composition strikes me as quite amazing with that long, long petal drooping out at the front. The settings you employed have clearly recorded lots of great enjoyable detail. Well done!

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017

thanks a lot for your nice comments and top rating

Comment from Minnie Kaye
Interesting view of the iris.
As soon as I saw it i thought it look like the inside of someones mouth. First of all the color of this one is amazing, the reds and gold. Wow, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017

thanks a lot Melinda for your nice comments

reply by Minnie Kaye on 20-Mar-2017

Your welcome

Comment from csimmons032
The close up shows every single detail within this iris. The clarity is beautiful, and so is your framing and lighting. You did an amazing job with this flower. Well done and thanks again for sharing :)

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017

many thanks chanler

Comment from Jodygig
Loves the colours and detail of this photo great framing and focus the yellow oranges and rust make this photo pleasing to look at thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017

many thanks jody

Comment from El-mundo
A truly fascinating and unique angle on which to capture the beauty and intricacy of this Iris. The clarity is profound, the colours lively and clear & in good contrast with each other - a brilliant photo.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017

thanks a lot for your lovely comments and top rating

Comment from MKFlood
its like your a floral doctor telling the flower to say "ahhhhhhh". lol. interesting capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the closeup of the flower is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye interesting to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017

lol; have a look: I added it to the desciption: too funny
many thanks again

reply by MKFlood on 21-Mar-2017

btw stop by my profile page and check my new music video with songwriter Bryan Taylor starring the lil ole flowers of mine..wink. thanks..mark