Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of the Red & cream coloured bloom I'm not sure but could this be an unusual type of Fuchsia? The dark background making it pop out in three dimensions from it, Beautiful composition, framing & soft lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2015

Thanks Susan don't think it is related to fuchsia it is an Aussie native but can't remember the name ☺ Mary

reply by Susan F. M. T. on 09-Jul-2015

The Fuchsia which you see all over Ireland is NOT native itcomes from Persia in the mountains, but as you saw it's very happy lining our roads.
Susan

Comment from Howard M
Nicely done!! Beautiful flower blossom.... The colors are very POV great Very Creative shot
love the background and Framing

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

Thanks Howard I appreciate your positive feedback ☺ Mary

reply by Howard M on 08-Jul-2015

Your welcome I always enjoy seeing your work

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Initial impact: delightful flower photograph
Creativity of presentation:it is little but its presence is big because of its cute texture and great color
Color Harmony:eyepleasing
Center of Interest: the image is sharp and clean
Technical Excellence: beautiful green background and smart framing

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

Thanks Joel your positive feedback is appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from michiganmike
A nice looking blossom with great form which reminds me a little of fuchsia with that red balloon. I like the colors and the very nice cropping.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

Thanks Mike your encouraging feedback is appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from Lilibug6
Thisnis such a cool looking bloom! The shape is great! The colors are very nice1 Is this fully opened or does it look different at another stage of bloom? The focus is very good! WEll done and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

Thanks Lori this is fully opened and you can get about 50 flowers on one plant at its best. :-)

reply by Lilibug6 on 07-Jul-2015

That is awesome :) Lili

Comment from photobeat
oh my God mary, I have one that looks exactly like this, you made me feel so proud that we share the same view, well done indeed, beny ")

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

Thanks Beny your encouraging words are appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from Jole3
Hi, this picture immediately caught my attention when I saw it on the side of my window for up next, but unfortunately when I opened it up, I saw a lot of things I would like to share with you, but first lets talk about what I love in this picture, I love the positioning in the frame well done on that one, Beautiful colors and good use of light, I love the way it is hanging down like a tear drop, as if the little flower is lonely, It suites your story well, with it being winter there aren't many blooms around. Now what I do notice immediately is the camera movement and lack of clarity, it's missing detail because of camera movement blur or the subject was blowing in the wind, If it is possible use a tripod and hold the branch that the flower is steady with your hand and then try again, but that's just my opinion and how I would look at it, nice presentation and like I said over all, this is a nice photo and good composition.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

Thanks for your in depth review ☺Mary

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Mary, it's a great catch but it is blurred and I do believe it must be from the breeze blowing it around.

The colours are great and the bokeh helps to draw the eye and it echoes colours of the flower.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

Thanks Olga yes tripod would have helped but gets to heavy when I am walking 3 km home Lol ☺Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Cute & unique bloom.
Impressive capture! Harmonious colors. Nice perspective & narrow DOF. Excellent lighting, focusing & framing. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

Thanks Dick, realised I had uploaded the unedited one which I have now changed hope this works for you thought it popped better with contrast adjustment. :) Mary

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 07-Jul-2015

Yes it does!

Comment from GaliaG
nice focus on the flower and nice supporting blur background, but the colors and contrast need to be adjust in order to make this piece more attractive

also, the flower is too centered in the frame

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

Thanks for your comments you made me realise I posted the unedited version have changed image hope you like this better :) Mary