Comment from careydils
Gorgeous Eileen, the colors are perfect with perfect clarity. Nice detail in the flowers pedals. Great composition. Awesome. Beautiful soft blurred background.

 Comment Written 06-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2013

Thanks so much Carey!

Comment from supergold
a great close up of this beautiful pink adenum obesum; as indicated by her other name, a plant from dry areas, so you're Lucky to get the flower in the rain;
a toxic plant, has been used by some tribes for preparing Arrow poison to capture animals;

 Comment Written 06-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2013

Wow, is that right? I did not know that. I just know its pretty. Thanks super!

Comment from lgnedilsky
beautiful flower! Great close up shot. I love the colors!
Perfectly placed on the page and so clear! Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2013

Thanks Linda!

reply by lgnedilsky on 05-Jul-2013

:)

Comment from Cassandra01
What a pretty shot of this simple five petaled rose. My favorite color combo of green and pink with a hint of yellow thrown in. I love the dof here. Great shot.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2013

Thanks Cassandra.

Comment from Sange
Wow! Look at my little Shadow girl! This is so beautifully framed with the two branches. Love the color, clarity and lighting.
Well done dear E! Well done! ;)

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2013

thanks Sange!

Comment from Anita B
Lovely bloom. Perfect focus!
Brilliant color. I like the soft background makes your Desert Rose pop! Very delicate
but it is probably a strong flower to withstand all the rain.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2013

Anita, you are so wonderful in my reviews. You make posting so worth while. I think you so much! This flower actually does not need any water at all. It automatically blooms when it rains. :)

reply by Anita B on 04-Jul-2013

I feel the same way!

Comment from donkeyoatey
We too are waterlogged! can not even kayak in safety the rivers are so high and currents so swift. You got some truly nice shadows on this, it stands out well from the background and has way nice depth, but it is the branches and their position in the frame, that for me, makes the composition flow and have great balance. Donkeyoattey

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2013

thanks so much for this great review. I actually removed a few branches but decided to keep the ones you see now. Glad I did the right thing :)

Comment from gidavidson
What a beauty, any extra rain you can send my way. Very colorful, wonderful focus, good frame and exposure. A very well presented bloom.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2013

You can have all of the rain George :) Thanks so much for your kind review!