Comment from Renate-Bertodi
this is so true, amazing how each year plants come out again and then slowly die down later in the year. A lovely photo of a plant coming to its own, beautiful soft greens

 Comment Written 22-May-2017

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reply by the author on 22-May-2017

thanks

Comment from alison.morgan
This is a lovely shot showing to good effect the different aspects of the plant. I don't recognise the species, but am not from your part of the world. You were correct in not making any adjustments, as the freshness of the green leaves with the red core of the flower just starting to emerge, provide sufficient colour balance. Nice one!

 Comment Written 22-May-2017

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reply by the author on 22-May-2017

thanks,,,I will find out what it is when I go again,lol

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Lise,
A beautiful picture of this flower head in bud colouring up before the florets open gently framed by the bright green foliage. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 21-May-2017

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reply by the author on 21-May-2017

thanks so much

Comment from secondglance
I like what the photo represents and how the red color of the bud. I believe a more cropped shot,reducing the stem, will give the bud better attention

 Comment Written 21-May-2017

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reply by the author on 21-May-2017

thank you for your input