Comment from Envision
Very nice show of the beautiful design towards the center of the flowers. I like how well those darker purple lines in the petal stand out. The textures show nicely too and the depth is lovely.

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017

Thanks Grace, much appreciated :)

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Very Pretty,Mary!
: )
I can find a type of 'beauty' in an Automobile Graveyard in the depths of the North American winter but it's certainly not the same type of colorful beauty that you've presented us with here in this excellent photo!
'Good Show',my friend! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks Sean, appreciate your positive feedback as always :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 03-Jun-2017

You're very welcome,Mary!

Comment from ciaobella
What a sweet photo of these violets. They are close up to see the details. I like how the background is blurred to see the flowers more.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks so much, really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from GaliaG
Excellent focus and details on the flowers and excellent separation of then from the background

good initial impact, good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks GailiaG your positive feedback is appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
A nicely composed shot with exquisite detail in the blossoms. I like the soft lighting that gives you colors are realistic and the tight cropping is attractive.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks so much Mike I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A visually appealing capture with Subtle illumination & subdued coloration.

The Verdant overtone is soothing & refreshing to my tired eyes for reviewing 20 hours a day just to promote my works yet they don't receive much reviews.

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Ideal framing.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks Dick, your lucky if you have 20 hours a day to review I am lucky to find 30 minutes spare these days. I thought retirement meant more time but family and other commitments my time is totally taken up. I am sure most people would love to review lots of images but time constraints are a big thing. :) Mary

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 03-Jun-2017

I'm lucky as I'm alone in this world--single blessedness! ;-))

I can't sleep anymore as the light emitted by my iPad is activating my system to be wide awake!

reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Haha simple solution Dick use the off button and put in another room so you are noyt tempted to turn back on till morning 😂

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 03-Jun-2017

;-))

Comment from El-mundo
A lovely close up shot of this beautiful flower taken from a good angle, and with great clarity and DOF - the detail on the petals, stalks and stamen is good and the contrast with the background is great and accentuates the colours further. Great shot.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. :) Mary