Comment from michiganmike
I like both the ferns and their lush green as well as the waterfall. If you had cropped off the top section of the waterfall it wouldn't be so obvious that the scene is constructed. This judicious cropping would also remove the bright areas near the top. Bright areas always attract the eye and I believe in most cases they should not be around the edges.

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, in this instance the lighting is to highlight the tree fern and is natural dappled light that you get in a rainforest. If you cropped it would lose impact of the larger ferns shading the smaller ones from the sunlight.

Comment from Jairos
wow This is beautiful shot, great DOf, nice and beautiful colors, god initial impact, Very good Sharp focus and great Lighting, Well done , -jairos

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your comments.

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice beautiful shot I can see.Beautiful nice garden Water fall and water green leaves and nature are very nice and great.Sharp nice focus.Colors are gorgeous.The Creativity lighting and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done. Thanks.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Thanks so much your positive feedback is appreciated.

Comment from julika
Beautiful image..almost fairy-land in its composition and atmosphere. Beautiful centering of the little waterfall and its reflection in the sunlight.I can almost smell the dampness of the earth in this secluded spot. Looks like an enchanted place.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Thanks Julika glad I have achieved such a natural impact, I agree with your comments :) Mary

Comment from suzannethompson2
Lovely shot of this beautiful fern garden with the waterfall trickling down. I like the angle you used for this, showing the sunlight peeping through.

Lighting and focus very good showing excellent clarity. Very nice composition. Suzanne

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 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, your positive review is appreciated.

Comment from tdragonfly
What could possible not be to love. A water feature surrounded by beautiful green foliage. I could have stayed there all day. The sun plays well not to much just enough. DOF good. Color and contrast nice. I like the way that you framed it.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Thanks your positive comments are encouraging. :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful & mysterious picture of the Fern Garden beautifully lit by the dappled sunlight fitering through the trees over head leaving the magination to fill the dark coeners! Srtistic composition & lighting wth superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Susan thanks so much for your positive comments and star rating. I really appreciate such positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from soulfeeder
A refreshing sight. Love the angle showing the cascading water and the exotic ferns. Maybe, you can increase the lighting a bit. Impressive natural colors and you've framed this well.

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 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, didn't want to play with lighting too much as this is the natural light whenever you go through a rainforest just dappled due to the larger ferns creating shade. :) Mary

reply by soulfeeder on 23-Feb-2014

Mary, you are right. Maybe, I find it so exotic, and I need a new prescription. Yes, just let it be. Sometimes, if something is so beautiful, I want is PROMINENTLY SHOWN, but I believed, that setting is the nature's best. thanks and take care.