Comment from Envision
I am a big fan of low key photographs. I'm sure you have had comments about how this needs to be brighter. I think it would look nice brighter too, but I like the low light level. Your colors are very nice and you picked up great detail.

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

Thanks again, fortunately most have liked the lighting only one who thinks I should have waited for better light. Glad you enjoyed viewing. :) Mary

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Very interesting approach to this capture - the lighting is grandly capture to the scene. Wonderful. The detail over the bloom is fabulous - everywhere. Great background for the perfect lift. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017

Thanks Debi so pleased you like image ☺

Comment from MKFlood
I'm from the magnolia state. heck my baclk yard had one tree that was at least 30 ft tall. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the magnolia flower 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 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017

Thanks Mark, must be an awesome sight when your tree is in flower. We planted one in backyard but don't think it is doing to well just keep hoping it will survive our summer heat. :) Mary

Comment from eileen0204
Mary the beauty in this flower is just so special!

I love the stamin? that fell off and is just sitting there waiting for the very end.

Although in shadow, we see lots of nice details here. Well done.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017

Thanks so much Eileen, appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from supergold
a very nice close up of this magnolia grandiflora mary; I have the same in my garden, blooming in July;
sharp focus on the petals and fallen stamens;

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017

Thanks Fred, this one is very late blooming but think a lot of plants are confused with our unusual weather during the year. Cheers Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Was there ever a time when this thick-petaled lovely bloom receives a good illumination?
The fallen anthers would have been interesting when highlighted well.
Too much shade here.
The dark backdrop would have popped the details, features and textures aesthetically.
Diffused focusing. Compact framing. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017

Thanks Dick, sorry you don't like the shade, personally I like the lighting and wouldn't change anything. :) Mary

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Mary!
Magnolia Blossoms have always struck me as being such impressively pretty things,my friend,and your presentation of this softly shadowed one presents us with a 'Good Show' indeed!
~Sean

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017

Thanks so much, glad you like the shadowy presentation most reviewers have so far only one that objected to lighting, wouldn't do if we are all the same though LOL :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 09-Jan-2017

You're very welcome,Mary!
Some 'reviewers' don't like anything that's the least bit 'different' looking! : D

Comment from stacey brooks 1969
Very beautiful and elegant very calming very clear and focused well centered perfect framing a pleasure to view thanks so much for sharing nice work

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017

Thanks so much Stacey, appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

reply by stacey brooks 1969 on 10-Jan-2017

your very welcome

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
An enjoyable presentation. I am interested in the concept of presenting the light as an element of surprise. With low light the focus on the petals is enjoyable, but it is the highlighted part that first calls attention and then leads eyes to the whole structure of the flower.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017

Thanks Joel, glad you enjoyed viewing and I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from shore1inspire.
a very nice shot, Zilyram.
as I enjoy the shade as the flower is in full bloom as it's center is falling into the cupped Magnolia leaves.
as it still looks good for it's ending bloom.
thank you for sharing.
always,
ron

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017

Thanks so much Ron, appreciate your positive comments. :) Mary

reply by shore1inspire. on 08-Jan-2017

Hi Mary,
Your welcome as it looks neat that the center just sits in the cupped flowers. nice catch.
always,
ron