Comment from TBI John
I agree with you about the black background , it's perfect !
Excellent composition and I love your notes .
It's has amazing colors and is very pleasing to the eye.
Thank you for sharing .

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2017

Thanks for your positive feedback. :) Mary

reply by TBI John on 16-Dec-2017

You are very welcome .

Comment from nikman
Quite a nice flower shot posted here! Your full and central composition grants us an enjoyable look at it. The image is well exposed and has reasonable sharpness. Yes, the black background is appropriate. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2017

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. :)

Comment from rasmine
Hello,
Pretty flower, and you did awesome with the background. It really makes the flower pop.
I found an error in your author's notes:
As we wandered around the weather changed (comma) and conditions became harder to photograph the flowers.

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2017

Thanks for your advice and comments. :) Mary

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Mary!
This unusual flower that you've presented us has a somewhat 'shot up' look to it,doesn't it?
But it's interesting and 'out of the ordinary' and it's nice and colorful too!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2017

Thanks Sean appreciate the feedback :)

reply by Sean T Phelan on 15-Dec-2017

You're very welcome,Mary!

Comment from MKFlood
interesting and colorful capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this colorful flower is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2017

Thanks Mark your positive feedback is appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from GaliaG
strange flower, but it looks like you have put it on a different background, the flower look like added to the background - am I right?

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2017

Thanks galiag yes I changed the background to black as it was on yellowed leaves of a ground cover plant which didnt allow you to see the unique tiny flower. Have never done that before usually only crop and occasionally amend contrast ☺

Comment from karen zima
I have no idea what that could be. It is definitely some kind of flower that I have never seen. I do remember years ago having a season pass to Busch Gardens...I loved it as there were many beautiful flowers to take in. You have captured this one very nicely with the lighting and details and framing. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2017

Thanks for your positive feedback Karen ☺

Comment from liseworks
yes,,the black works,,so petals are missing? cute little flower,,looks like something chewed some of the green parts, it makes an interesting image, lovely colours, light and against the dark,,good experiment that worked here

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2017

Thanks for your encouraging words, I wasnt sure about petals as there was another one the same nearby very tiny about the size of thumb nail. ☺

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a lovely shot of an interesting looking flower. I've no idea what it is! You have framed it well. The colours, light and shadows and the framing have come out well. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2017

Thanks for your encouraging feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from Raoul D'Harmental
Hi Zilyram

Wow. Look at how those colours stand out starkly against the black background. Makes it look very like a painting. Beautiful work! R

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2017

Thanks Raoul I appreciate your encouraging feedback ☺ Mary