Comment from catmal
beautiful colour and detail they certainly have grown over the years,,tried growing clematis once they didnt really take off too close to the sea love the photo,,well done

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2017

many thanks again

Comment from meg119
Where did you find this?...I have the same thing but it is only in white. It blooms in late summer/early fall. Love it...They also look great as macro

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2017

in my garden;
started blooming already 3 weeks ago.....
many thanks meg

Comment from Joek1973
Great shot of the clematis, growing. I like seeing all of the color in contrast with the greenery makes the photo stand out. It is quite amazing how many blooms grew out of this!

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2017

thanks so much

Comment from MKFlood
yeah i can hear them gossiping with each other..lol. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of the massive amount of flowers is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2017

many thanks mark

Comment from El-mundo
And it looks like it was worth planting 20 years on! a wonderful cascade of these pink clematis flowing densely and wonderfully through the hedgerow, the clarity keeping the consistency fantastic and the multiplication like seeing it under a microscope. Great work!!

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2017

thanks a lot again

Comment from eileen0204
Fred, a pretty shot of some very pretty flowers.

Your grouping is nice with some great contrasts from the accompanying green leaves :)

Makes for a pleasant view.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2017

thanks so much again

Comment from bpellephoto
Camera technique is optimal for the take.

The DOF, composition and framing of this beautiful plant overwhelms the eye. So much to see in a small space.

If the goal was to show the size of the 20 year old Clematis perhaps pulling back more would provide more scale of this flowering beauty.

On the other hand a tight shot of a bouquet of blossoms would provide the viewer with a detailed look at individual blossoms.

Just my thoughts.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2017

many thanks bob;
I had the same thoughts: therefore I choose between te two options;

Comment from GaliaG
the low rate is since I think the flowers are a bit over expose, mainly on the top left

also, there is no center of interest in this photo

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2017

toda raba
exposure is perfect!

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Great capture - the strength for me of course in the color and the wonderful lighting. Such beautiful movement over the frame as well. This of course has me thinking about the 20 years worth of beauty this flowered bush has offered you. :-)) Joyful. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2017

thanks a lot again

Comment from Zilyram
Looks an amazing climber giving lots of spring color to brighten your day. Beautiful subtle pink coloring. Like the filled frame. Good focus and dof.

:) Mary

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2017

thanks a lot Mary