Comment from Sange
Nice clarity and exposure in the bright sun Mary. Your focus is sharp and details are crisp.
I may have worked on the background a bit, but still a fine shot with nice camera techs.👏👍

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Thanks so much Sange, really appreciate your encouraging feedback. :) Mary

Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and I like how you have centered your subject matter fine work here

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks for your positive feedback ☺

Comment from gidavidson
What a unique looking plant, not seen before. All framed, great focus and a sunny day look to show the shapes and textures with some color. Good one.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks George I appreciate your positive comments ☺

Comment from michiganmike
I grew artichokes in my garden for a few years and the flowers are fantastic, but once they open like this they are no longer edible. Fabulous colors and fine composition.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks Mike I appreciate your encouraging feedback ☺

Comment from jrconrad
In my opinion artiCHOKE is aptly named. This however is beautiful The live center against the dead looking petals makes a unique study. Great job overall. Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks James guess you aren't a fan of artichoke ☺

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Wonderful artistic flower,brown petals,blue center,flower bud and all are gorgeous and great.I like this great nice talent work and scene.Focus color are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your encouraging words :) Mary

Comment from moonrabbit
What a beautiful plant and interesting artist notes. The image is sharp, with the artichoke bursting out the picture. Great shot.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, your positive feedback is appreciated :) Mary

Comment from ShineLight
A beautiful photograph. Wow, thanks for the education on this blossom. The focus and composition are awesome, allowing for observation of details.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks so much for your positive comments :) Mary