Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Informative unfinished notes.
Impressive rare find!
A great initial impact.
Nice interesting subject.
Excellent POV & DOF...
Harmonious colors.
Impressive lighting, focusing & framing.
Thanks for sharing...
(I should acquire this plant before I'll turn 60 or I'll never see its bloom in my lifetime Fred!)

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

will never bloom in the Philippines: too hot
many thanks again

Comment from Achraf Baznani
Very cool and creative work.
Excellent post processing work. Good story telling ability and center of interest.
Very good technique and high technical excellence. Excellent presentation of creativity. Pleasure to view!

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thank you

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Beautiful artistic natural nature scene.Pure White amazing flowers,petals,soft yellow center,soft light and green leaves with dark b/g are gorgeous and great.I like this great nice natural talent work and scene.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.Wish Your talent.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thank you

Comment from manicowl
Such a beautiful flower the colours of yellow and white so very eye catching. Your piece on it so very informative, just imagine fourteen years of anticipation but what a result.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks a lot

Comment from GaliaG
excellent shot and excellent notes about the flower

good contrast and separation from the backgorund, excellent lighting and focus

thanks for shairng

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

toda raba

Comment from Life is but a dream.
This is an artistic presentation, it is photographic art. I live in the land of orchids but do not know of this one. I want to give you a bushel full of stars for your notes supergold, I have learned something new. Actually the whole flower looks like a nun's head to me. Did you find any of these when you were here?

I like the presentation, the colour and saturation is good and the balance feels right.

Thank you again.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks a lot again Olga;
these are cold growing orchids from Central America; impossible to grow in Thailand, except on the top of Doi Inthanon........

reply by Life is but a dream. on 07-Jan-2015

Good to know. We may go to Doi Inthanon for the hot season instead of Nepal....still just talking about it. Can you suggest where we could go that isn't through the roof expensive for 3 months (March April and May)?

reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

Asia.........but you know better than me;
otherwise all European countries, but much more expensive; particularly Holland forthe tulip season (end April)

Comment from Photopeb
A very lovely floral composition. Nicely popping against the dark background.
Excellent lighting and exposure with great visual and initial impact. Great colors and contrast. Excellent technique and high technical excellence with no distraction in your frame.
A wonderful job and pleasure to view.

Paul E Brumit

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks a lot again Paul

Comment from Zilyram
What a stunning flower Fred how wonderful to grow such beauty and then photograph for prosperity. Great compostion, focus and dof. Black background works perfectly.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015

thanks a lot Mary for your kind comments;
Hope you're living far away from the huge fires........

reply by Zilyram on 07-Jan-2015

Your welcome Fred, fires were around 25km from us as we are close to CBD but several friends have been evacuated fortunately not lost their homes however 38 families have. They appear to be under control today but lightning is causing some new outbreaks. :) Mary