Comment from Mara del Mar
Cute flowers. Love the composition, the texture and the color, like excellent DOF and good lighting. The focus is pin sharp. Well done.
Mara

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks so much

Comment from Snopaw
Wow, this flower is really lovely, and what a treat to finally have it blooming for you. Thanks so much for the excellent notes.

I know you don't "play' with your images much, but I have to tell you this would look really stunning with the Topaz, Impression, Georgia O'keeffe Filter applied to it :)

Shirley

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks a lot Shirley;
I don't play at all...

Comment from soulfeeder
This should be a more than five rating, but I am out. Love the immaculate blooms and how it contrast with the dark background and green leaves. Well captured and is very exotic.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks a lot

Comment from robcof
Very interesting image with a very interesting story. Good framing and composition, Nicely focused with good detail throughout. Well done!

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks so much for your coments and high rating

Comment from some1sangel
initial impact is very good. i like the dark background here giving dimension to the flowers. the yellowish centers create interest. it's a beautiful flower although i'm not sure i could wait the initial 15 years for it's bloom. nice job.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

many thanks angel

Comment from Jairos
This is Gorgeous Amigo, Great Exposure and very good focus, The angle and contrast is Great, Beautiful color and nice dark b/g. Good Job Jairos

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks a lot amigo

Comment from NancyJTubb
What a lovely photo and a very interesting description. I love the soft lovely colors and the depth of field is perfect. I also like the dark background which really sets it off. Very nice.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

many thanks

Comment from gidavidson
Wow, you are rewarded well after 14 years. Love the dark background, great focus and frame with a perfect exposure to show the delicate details. Thanks for the very informative narrative.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks a lot george for your nice comments and top rating

Comment from jaguarXFR
A very pretty flower with the cup like centre. Nice clean detail and focus. Taken on a slight angle works well with the leaves in the background. However I feel they have lost a bit of clarity being a touch dark and with the black background does not enhance them.

David

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 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of the White Nun Orchid set in three dimensions against the black background, beautiful composition, artistic soft lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

merci beaucoup