Comment from Sange
BEEutiful My Little shadow!
I know you did this creative edit because focus is a wee bit soft. But, it works here.
I like the Largeness of the flower within the frame and the wee busy bee doing his thing.
The colors are glowing!
Nicely done!

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2013

Thanks Sange, my usual playing with an image that is subpar in my book ;0) You know me well.

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Here we go again I your individual style - beautiful image perfectly framed - great angle and focus - very soft scene even with dark colors and that makes it special - the vignette brings the focus of interest to the perfect place - a very nice presentation - a warm and loving image

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2013

thanks So much Regina, nice to know some know me by my style ;)

Comment from Taff Murray
Another great capture with a really creative post production treatment. It all feels just a little soft to me unless this is the intention. Great framing, composition and lead in lines from the stem. Beautiful colour pallette. Excellent shot all in all.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2013

I could I meant it this way, but in reality I did not. But I really don't mind a bit of softness in flowers. Thanks Andy.

Comment from Anita B
Amazing photo! Brilliant color, sharp clarity. The bee and center of flower are perfect. Lots of texture against a soft
background. Adding the vignette
makes the flower pop off the page. Very well done!

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2013

Wow anita, thanks so much for this! You made my day a bit brighter :)

Comment from cainse
Oh so pretty. Good focus. Lovely color and contrast. Good use of light. Back ground is very complimentary. cainse

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2013

Thanks so much Cainse!

Comment from Cassandra01
Very nice shot Eileen. I have to say this is the way I like a vignette...not knowing if it is natural or not. In this case it frames this flower beautifully. The diagonal of the bloom is wonderful. The bee adds interest and I love the texture of the wings. Great shot!

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2013

Wow, thanks again Cassandra!