Comment from yourbren
This is beautiful Willie! It has a look of Fine Art to it. I think it is the best work you have ever done. You have always shot well and I am so glad you are taking your work a step further. Your composition is perfect. It is simply an outstanding image lifting you to a whole different level of work. Bren

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

Thank you so very much! Your compliments mean a lot. Thanks for the high score too!

reply by yourbren on 05-Jul-2012

Very impressed with your image Willie. Bren

Comment from canon shooter
A very well dissevered award. What a wonderful presentation. Your next project will be SC on a bird.(LOL) Keep up the good work!

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

Thank you so very much! Don't laugh I really do plan to try it!

Comment from Snappyviv
ooh branching out Willie - not a bird to be seen. Same high standard though I see with some nice photo editing, Good clean image with nice light and colour.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from marieann green
A real masterpiece, Willie. Great entry for the contest and shows great expertise. Colors, clarity and composition are all excellent.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

Comment from 4 I AM
Interesting adaptation of the colour green contest Willie. Wonder how it will do? Your changes of course stand out. Nice shot.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

Thank you so very much! I thought I would try something different. I have no idea how it will do but I have entered the green contest before with everything green with no luck. I still like it whether it wins or not.

reply by 4 I AM on 05-Jul-2012

i agree, i like it a lot. we do what we do for the love of it. Blessings

Comment from Sange
Hmmmm! Look at you doing selective color! Fun to do! Now did Old man Bob help you take this?! Great clarity and details.
Lol... he made me say it Willie!
I am impressed buddy. Fabulous capture and great use of selective color.Proud of you for trying something new! Stacey is the photo
Shop Queen. BRAVO!

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

Thank you so very much! Old Man Bob gave me a book on elements and we talked a lot about it while we sat at the lake waiting for a heron which never showed. I shot this sitting next to him.

reply by Sange on 05-Jul-2012

I use the magnetic tool instead if the lasso, it is easier..I think you did great Willie!

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

I tried using the lasso and the magnetic. I ended up just using the eraser and was very careful around the edges. Thanks!

Comment from esgjag
I like what you have done here. Your selective coloring is well done. Even down to the reflection on the water. Well framed and a very good entry to the contest. Good luck.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from GaliaG
excellent capture of the flower reflection and amazing use of partial coloroing to make it pop up

excellent entry for the contest, good luck and thansk for shairng

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from cen12964
Very nice. I love the way the B&W background brings your attention the the lilly bud and I like that you left the color in the reflection. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest. Rebecca

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from T. Kay
Very nice color in this. I like the way this bud and it's reflection stands out. Very simple, but beautiful. Very nice!

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2012

Thank you so very much!