Comment from michiganmike
A most peculiar flower to find on a tree. I like this composition and the fine sunlit colors. Your shallow depth of field does not quite cover the depth of the flower.

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks Mike I appreciate your constructive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from MKFlood
wild looking flowers. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the flowers is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks Mark appreciate your comments. :)

Comment from GaliaG
pity the focus on the upper flower is so soft, it really takes from the initial impact

good angle of shot, lighting, colors and composition

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks GaliaG appreciate your constructive feedback. :)

Comment from Lolly Cardinal
Amazing and beautiful flowers. Colors are bright and very clear. Love the background it enhances these eucalyptus, also center are awesome also leaf is delightful . Well centered, detailed and shadowed perfectly. Wonderful photo and enjoyable for the eye.
Thanks for showing.
Congratulations and Good Luck!
Have yourself a evening!

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks Lolly appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from dalebraatz
what a very interesting looking flower, very good colors and details and depth and textures have been captured here, Very pleasing to look at. Thank you for sharing. Dale

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks Dale, appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Sange
A nice capture of these flowers Mary, but I am afraid your focus is soft on both flowers. Focus is sharper on the bottom one, but not as sharp as it should be.
Without camera techs it is hard to help more.
I know the camera you use like the back of my hand, so I know it is one of the best Nikon makes.
I need to know what focal point you use, Shutter speed, f/stop.
If you were in complete Manual, then there was movement on your part. A tripod would be needed.
It is a nice capture Mary, but focus needs to be sharper.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks Sange, appreciate your honesty. No tripod and was probably camera shake on my part as I was getting tired - no excuse. Was taken at F5.6 82mm 1/200s ISO400 and has been cropped. :) Mary

reply by Sange on 23-Apr-2016

Even with flowers, raise shutter speed if there is wind.
If you use a monopod or tripod.. Remember to shut off VR on lens.
When not using one always make sure VR is on.
Always check it before shooting. Sometimes the switch gets turned off accidentally.
You are doing well, it takes time to handled, get used to the body weight and techs of your new camera.
I soon will be upgrading my camera and have to adjust to it as well.
;)

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
WOW I never saw an eucalyptus flower - beautiful with this pearl n the center

your picture shows the bloom in perfection, I love the two sitting in a perfect perspective
I think you framed your picture very well - focus contrast and lighting are excellent
color saturation is genuine, exposure is perfect
I specially love the red borders of the leaves surrounding the upper bloom
A nice and appealing picture had to take it out from the tub nail, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks Regina, appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 23-Apr-2016

you are most welcome

Comment from Raoul D'Harmental
Hi Zilyram.

This is another lovely addition to your collection of horticultural photographs. I love how you have focussed this with the flowers pointing in different directions. Thanks for sharing. R

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks Raoul, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
An enjoyable presentation of flower. Never see such this flower. It interesting. The dark brown in the center makes the yellow more noticeable. Good focus on the nearer flower.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 21-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks Joel, appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Impressive capture of a unique subject.
An interesting initial impact.
Is there any more space on top Mary or we could crop it down to the stamen?
Can we still enhance the clarity a bit?
Subtle illumination.
Diffused focusing.
Thanks for sharing...


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 Comment Written 21-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks Dick, yes were some issues and appreciate your constructive advice. I am trying to post things that people can actually give advice on so I can improve - not much use as a learning tool if everyone tells you how wonderful it is and you know it isn't. Not that I mind the 6 that Fred gave me :)P