Comment from Sange
Lovely color and fine clarity Mary. Nice details from center to outer petals.
Nice to see a clean flower shot where all is focused.
Cropping is a bit tight on the left, but I am sure you know this already.
You did fine despite that bit of space needed.
Nice work! =)

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2014

Thanks Sange, I really appreciate your constructive feedback :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
A very sharp image with intricate details and outstanding color. I feel that this one is cropped just a bit too tight. I feel the the edge of the subject should not touch the edge of the frame in most situations.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2014

Thanks Mike - common comment re tight cropping which was suggested by someone when doing a face on flower - won't be doing it again I can assure you :) Mary

Comment from Mara del Mar
A wonderful shot of the dahlia. Beautiful yellow/orange color and delicate petals. Very nice composition and great creativity. Well done.
Mara

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2014

Thanks Mara, I appreciate your feedback :) Mary

Comment from bigbear2081
The dahlia is such a gorgeous flower and the color of this one just makes it better! Beautiful full frame. Shows every detail of the pedals. Well done.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2014

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your feedback.

Comment from gidavidson
They are such beautiful flowers. Love the dark background, good full frame look, focused and with a nice exposure to show the delicate details.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2014

Thanks George, I appreciate your positive comments. :) Mary

Comment from marlak25
Great macro, good color, maybe a slide to the right, would have completed the entire flower. (some people may get fussy about that) Yellow is very hard to capture, but you did a great job!

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2014

Thanks Marla appreciate your comments - find it interesting the varying views on composition, someone advised me that I should ensure I don't have any outside area but clip as close as possible to the edge when face on flower - but so far most reviewers have said same as you it is a little tight. Will stick with my own instinct in future :)

Comment from suzannethompson2
Excellent close up of this beautiful golden dahlia, showing its intricate petals very well. The dark background contrasts really well. I like the angle you used for this.

Lighting and focus very good showing excellent clarity. Very nice composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your feedback :) Mary

Comment from photobeat
this should be on the front page, excellent shot and so very sorry that I ran out of 6 stars, love it very much, well done mary, beny ")

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2014

Thanks Beny - I appreciate your 6 :) Mary

Comment from supergold
a wonderful close up, just a bit tight; it looks like a glowing sun; excellent lighting and sharp focus with good dof inbside the folded petals

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2014

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your feedback :) Mary

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Lovely close-up shot! Gorgeous colours! Excellent focus and sharpness. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Good effort!

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your feedback. :) Mary