Comment from Life is but a dream.
We all talk about "come down to eye level". Usually this refers to animals/people, but here you have come down to eye level of flower and caught the morning light in the petals. (excellent light source seen)

The background with multiple circles of bokeh reminds me of champagne bubbles and adds to an excitement.

This is a happy photograph, and was not easy to photograph. The strong light normally would blow out highlights but due to your exposure calibration we can see the details of almost all petals. The colour is natural and unpretentious.

The marginal space is quite generous and that too adds to a breezy feel. You are allowing this flower to dance in the morning light. Your composition works to make the image more alluring.

A simple and strong photograph following the KISS principle, and I am a sucker for KISS.

Thank you.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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Comment from Pamela Ruggiero
I do see the inner and the outer beauty of this flower. I like the voluminous and complicated pattern of the Zinnia's petals. This is an unusual. I have normally seen them from overhead. Nice composition, framing and sharp clarity. Thank you for sharing and best of luck with this image

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments and kind wishes.

Comment from Barbara L.
The bright summer sun shining through the petals of this lovely zinnia is a good way to show what summer is like! The colors of the flower are beautiful. I like the background. Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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Comment from nikman
So, this is a Zinnia eh? Never heard of this or see such a flower before! What I can say though that it is very beautiful especially in back lighting!Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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Comment from Neilnap773
this is a stunner of a shot and made all the better by the gorgeous diffused background with the numerous spotlights representing the sun rays. the colours are beautiful throughout

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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Comment from dalebraatz
What a wonderful close up of the side of this flower, love the colors and details and depth you have captured here, the background really helps set the image off,a pleasure to look at thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

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Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of this rose pink Zinnia with the sunlight shining through from behind the flower. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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Comment from karen zima
I like the stunning impact of the sun on this flower. The background is interesting with the light circles of light in the dark green background. The way this is lit is powerful. Love it.

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 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

Thank you! I appreciate your encouraging comments very much!