Comment from hkaas
This is absolutely beautiful. If I had a six star to give you would get it I love the vibrance of it. You can feel the emotion of this flower bursting through as if could speak a thousand words to the world. Simply amazing.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from mamamary
Very beautiful. I love the crisp and clearness of the flower. The background makes the flower really pop. The colors are so very bright and real. This is a beautiful picture. Great technique and technical merit.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from Click Chels
I really like this photo! Great detail, composition, colour, and focal point. I love the digital changes you made, it almost looks like a detailed painting. Well done!

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Your hunting expedition is going to be a visual treat for us viewers I think. This is a beauty. The picture is remarkable for its colour, sharpness and composition. Well done!

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from emeraldheart
Beautiful work with great initial impact.Wonderful creative presentation with technique adding interest to the different elements of the flower.Great lighting and background highlight center of interest well.Great title and notes.This composition tells the story.Enjoyed much.Thank you.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from gregnboutz
Nice shot and some nice adjustments to make it stand out like you planned. It has good story telling ability, good color, and good lighting.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2011

Thank you very much

reply by gregnboutz on 14-Apr-2011

You're welcome.

Comment from kanagraj
Lovely note. Excellent violat like velvet. great colors . Lovely exposure. Very well balanced act. Center of interest composing is beautiful. I like it and appreciated. It should be a rewarded presentation. Excellent.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from marieann green
You must have a lot of time on your hands to do all this experimenting. Love the shine, love crocus, love purple.
Very nicely done

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2011

Thank you very much. I actually think I don't have enough time. I am still working, but last year I got somebody to clean my house every Friday, so when I come home from work I have the evenings off.

Comment from JenniLynnPhotography
Wow, very pretty shot of a beautiful flower! I love the bright, vivid colors! It looks like a painting to me...amazing! Nice job!

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from ImagesofJoy
Have you ever entered an art show with your wonderful photos? This is outstanding. the shine on the petals is exciting. The frame is perfect for the flower. I like the lavendar shine on the petals.Thanks for sharing a masterpiece.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2011

Thank you very much