Comment from gidavidson
Good one Mary, I too, like the vibrent blue colors all well focused with dof and exposure. Still showing beauty for sure.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2012

Thanks so much, I appreciate your comments :) Mary

Comment from photobeat
an excellent shot mary that is full of great colours and fine details, the background is perfectly blured, well d one indeed, beny ")

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2012

Thanks so much Beny, glad you like the photo. :) Mary

Comment from onyanita
what a beauty this is Mary. Can't say i've ever seen one downunder. The flowers are so beautiful and have divine colour and the centre looks lovely. Nice contrasting washed out background to give it the limelight. Excellent focus and techs. Very impressive shooting.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2012

Thanks Sonya, must admit I haven't seen one before so was pleased to find something very different. Cheers Mary

Comment from Therese168
I like the wonderful beauty of this flower. Nice colors. Good composition and nice back ground. Good job! Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2012

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive comments.

Comment from Jairos
Wow Another excellent shot, beautiful color, great clarity and good frame, nice exposure and lighting, great presentation, excellent camera techniques , well done , - Jairos

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2012

Thanks so much for your positive feedback, it is really appreciated.

Comment from michaelsm55
I love this marco photo. Great colors nice contrast and lighting.Your usage of the FOD is perfect.You caught the details of this flower perfectly. Nice work!

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2012

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your positive comments.

Comment from DavidP
It certainly does catch the eye and its a real beauty. Great shot of this beautiful flower captured with a pin sharp focus, excellent exposure, and well framed. I guess I've never seen this flower before and so glad you shared it with us. Excellent shot!
David

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2012

Thanks David, I really appreciate your positive comments.

Comment from photogrl72
Nice color choice, framing and exposure. The background looks great and compliments the purple lily. Nice inclusion of the leaves that surrounds the flower.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2012

Thaks so much, I really appreciate your feedback.

Comment from canon shooter
It sure is a very interesting flower. Excellent detail and very nice color. I would play with the cropping and see if you could do something with the leaf in the foreground. It seems very distracting.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2012

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. Went in and cropped bit tighter :)

Comment from Brian B
Wonderful bright clear image and lots of good details of the flower. Well centered and good initial impact and focal point. Nice background of the green steams. Overall good job.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2012

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback.