Comment from pattigirl
Your flower work once again is done with such excellence. Just such a beautiful capture of this peony. Colors is fabulous, and you have such a way with develoing the detail in the flower. Wonderful clarity and focus. Visually so peaceful, lovely, holding such hope and promise, to me. Always such a special look to see your work.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

thanks for sparing a moment and giving this an exceptional rating. You're always a source of encouragement and JOY!

Comment from Linda Bickston
You have an excellent bloom here. The color just takes my breath away. You have photographed this in such a way as to make it look like an oil painting. Just beautiful.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

Thanks for this fine review, dear Linda.

Comment from Doris1022
another pretty pink, good close up well done for sure, brackground is cool, nice balnce. hope you have a good week.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

Thanks, Sweet Doris for this fine review.

Comment from Aesma
this is so pretty love the angle. the pink flower and the water drops on the flower is so nice.:) the blurred background brings out the flower

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

thank you once again.

Comment from Mollie213
Very beautiful.
Love the pink/lavender
flower, looks like a peonia.
I like the muted background
as it gives all the beauty
to the flowers with its beautiful petals.
So glad you shared.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

thanks, Mollie for this lovely review

Comment from snowblaze
Oh! This is lovely! I can almost smell this heavenly perfume! I think the peony is the queen of flowers. You paid this flower quite a compliment with your photographic work --- great sharp focus and perfect DOF.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

thank you so much for this fine review.

Comment from nature rules
I wish I had a 6 to give you on this beautiful Peony. I can even imagine it's scent.
Initial Impression /6
Creativity of presentation and Composition /6
Color Harmony /6
Exposure /6
Center of Interest/ 6
Technique/6
Lighting/ 5

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

thanks for the thought, my dear friend. It means a lot.

reply by nature rules on 16-Nov-2014

You are very welcome soulfeeder. Peonies always remind me of my grandmother.Her back yard had 3 large bushes that I loved.

reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

those are sweet memories. thanks for sharing.

Comment from sonshine
A truly beautiful Pink Beauty, my friend.. it's such a lovely pink flower:) The colors are natural and very pretty, the sharpness, clarity and exposure are terrific as is the frame! Of course I LOVE the title, my Sweet Sister! Thank you for sharing it with us, God bless you, Sweetie:)

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

thanks, Sweet sister. You've blessed me with this inspiring review.

reply by sonshine on 17-Nov-2014

The pleasure was mine, my friend:)

Comment from Cat 5
This flower is taken at a very good angle for interest to the viewer. The focus and technique is excellent. I can see the water drops on the petals. The "leafy" background is the perfect color adding just a tad of textural design. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

Thank you, Karen.

Please let me know if what are your recommendations to make this a five. A four and half rating means "unenjoyable" and revisions should be done for improvement. You did not mention any negatives, making your four rating inconsistent with all the positive comments. Thank you once again.

Comment from Anita colyer
Beautiful flower.
Great detail and lovely colour.
Nice blurred background.
Great close up.nice use of a hole frame.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

thank you so much for this pleasant review.