Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A stunning picture of this almost fully open soft Pink Magnolia The colour deeper near the flower's centre. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting with superb camera techniques wit sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2015

Thanks Susan I really appreciate your positive feedback :-)

Comment from photobeat
what a beautiful shot mary, the way you framed it is excellent, love the shot touch in it and the great details, well done indeed beny ")

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2015

Thanks Beny glad you like the framing a couple of reviews have not liked that I cut off the side petals which was intentional to show the texture and beauty in closeup. :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Subdued lighting.
Compact framing.
Diffused focusing.
A great initial impact. Nice interesting subject. Excellent POV & DOF...Harmonious colors. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2015

Thanks Dick your encouraging feedback is appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from GaliaG
Good soft focus and details, still the fact that the flower is cut off on both side and also the soft focus takes from the initial impact

try to add some back light , it may make the photo more impressive


thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2015

Thanks for your suggestions and support ☺Mary

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Quite a lovely bloom with fine focus, great detail and clarity. There is a bit too much shadow over your focal point. The angle of the shot is very nice and the placement in the frame is perfect. Great close up. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2015

Thanks for your encouraging feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from Lilibug6
This is very nice! The focus is good! The color is great! The lighting and presentation are very nice! Well done and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2015

Thanks Lori I appreciate your encouraging words ☺ Mary

reply by Lilibug6 on 22-Sep-2015

You are very welcome! Lori