Comment from GaliaG
Excellent capture oft he flower and the little bud behind it

excellent focus, light handling, angle of shot and details

a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

Glad you've enjoyed it GG. Thank you so much for the very fine review you've given my new piece. Do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from ArtistCharles
Beautiful shot of this cosmos. The color is wonderful and the focus allows us to see all of the details in the petals and the center. I also like the folded petal, it ads some interest and movement to the shot. The bud promises more in the future. Well seen and well shot.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

They flutter VERY easily Charles. Happened to work for me the other night....not always the case....lol Thank you so much for the really fine review here. Do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from btowngirl
Striking! What I notice first is the contrast between the totally black background and the vivid cosmos blossom. Your technique makes the 2 petals seem to reach out of the picture. I assume that there's a little bud peeking out from the top right? Very pleasing in its balance and clarity.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

LOL yup Anne...the little guy was not going to be denied. As for the two waving petals.....these guys flutter in even the slightest breeze. Occasionally that is VERY frustrating....but worked to my advantage a couple of nights ago when I was taking this one. Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Always appreciate your thoughts.

Deborah

Comment from Nancy Montana
The Cosmos stands out on the black background making the color a nice deep pink. I always enjoy these sorts of photos where you can count every petal; see the stigmas and stamens. No need to mention focus as it is in perfect focus. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

My flowers really shine for me when I'm out and about the gardens in the evening Nancy. Do appreciate this very fine review you've given my new piece. Thank you so much.

Deborah

reply by Nancy Montana on 16-Jul-2018

You are very welcome. It was pleasure.

Comment from Trajan
A beautiful shot Deb. I love the colors here. The yellow to the very dark magenta that slowly ebbs out to the edges of the petals. It does look a bit like a whirlpool galaxy, with the bright galactic core.
The texture in the petals is well defined and has a slight diffused/glow effect going on which reinforces the galaxy effect. Oh..and off to the upper right, a dwarf galaxy is forming.
Very cool!
Do they have a scent?

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

LOL love your galaxy analogy Trajan! It's a great review. So....COSMOS do not have a scent. Their strong suit (as far as I'm concerned anyway) is their beautiful symmetry.....and the fact that en masse they wave in the most pleasing way in the slightest breeze. Just lovely to watch. Thank you for this review...definitely made me grin this morning.

Deborah

Comment from orchidrn
This is a beautiful picture of this gorgeous flower. The color is set off nicely with the black background, the focus and clarity are perfect showing every detail. Love it.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

I just love photographing my flowers in the evening Michele....nothing better than the wonderful dark background to make the blossoms look their best. Thank you for giving this guy such a fine review. Do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from nikman
A very beautiful nature shot posted here! Your full and central composition grants us a very enjoyable look at your beautiful bloom. Exposure and sharpness are very good. Excellent photo!

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

Thank you so much Nik. Do really appreciate the wonderful review and extra special rating you've given my new piece.

Deborah

Comment from dalebraatz
A wonderful looking an lovely looking flower, like the colors and detail you have captured, the soft pedals and textures in them do remind of seashells, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

...and thank YOU Dale for checking this guy out. Do appreciate the wonderful review and extra special rating.

Deborah

reply by dalebraatz on 16-Jul-2018

My pleasure, Well desirved,

Comment from nature rules
Beautiful and scientific and balanced. Thank you again for your wonderful artist notes. And do you know what balances this composition in the artistic sense of my view? That unopened bud peeking out behind it's big sister! :)

Excellent work from the initial shot and any edits. A framer! thanks for sharing Deb!

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

So you liked LS sitting up there in the corner then Becky??? lol so did I. Missed all my reviews yesterday while I was picking raspberries. Just as surprised to find this guy had been pumped up so glad I chose a good one from my little evening jaunt several nights ago. Anyway, BS I am so appreciative of your wonderful review and thank you too for the excellent rating. Knew you would like this one.

Deborah

Comment from Monica Morrell
Your gardens are very beautiful and I appreciate you sharing them with all of us. This is a lovely blossom. Great vibrant color. I love the dark background to make thr lovely bloom show even more. I love A lovely view to showcase thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

My gardens are my joy Monica....thank you for you kind words. ....and for the lovely review you've given my new piece. I do appreciate it.

Deborah