Comment from supergold
a very good off center framing of this beautiful dahlia;
I like the slightly lateral angle; nice deep yellow color ; sharp focus;

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thanks Fred, really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Envision
I like the way you filled the frame with this flower and the vertical format. The background flower in the frame adds nice balance and uses the negative space well. Colors are very nice!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2017

Thanks Grace appreciate your positive feedback, :) Mary

Comment from EvaB
Nice shot here. Beautifully focused and exposed. Your flower is well positioned in the frame, love that it is not centered. I'm being really picky here, but the bright spot in the upper left corner draws my eye. You might consider cloning that out. Lovely shot though.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017

Thanks Eva I appreciate your constructive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
A nicely composed shot. I like the way the similar flowers in the background seem to run along the diagonal with the subject nicely placed in the frame. I would like to see a little more room on the left though.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017

Thanks Mike, appreciate your constructive advice :) Mary

Comment from nikman
A lovely bloom shot posted here! Your composition and angle of capture provide us with a fine look at your bloom. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done!

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017

Thanks Nikman appreciate your positive comments :) Mary

Comment from Sean T Phelan
It's a strikingly pretty blossom indeed,Mary!
And your colorful,well - presented photo of it is definitely a lot of fun to look at!
'Good Show',my friend! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017

Thanks Sean, your feedback is appreciated. :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 24-Mar-2017

You're very welcome,Mary!

Comment from liseworks
I am always happy to see yellow flowers, they remind me of the sun,,this is nice, love the green background leaves, looks like it will open more here,,pretty and so spring like photo

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017

Thanks for your constructive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from El-mundo
A lovely picture of this loud and bright flower blooming nicely, with vivid yellow petals and great clarity & contrast with the background. Good DOF, nice photo.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017

Thanks for your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful 3/4 profile picture of the yellow Cactus Dahlia against the background of it's foliage & other flowers in the misty background. Artistic composition, beautiful framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017

Thanks Susan, appreciate your positive feedback and info on type of Dahlia :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Vibrantly captured on its side view revealing fine floral features and soft textures.
Verdant foliage lends a visually soothing contrast to the pointed petals.
Good lighting. Ideal framing.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017

Thanks Dick, appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary