Comment from cleo85
I usually do not favor dark backgrounds, but it works well for the soft colors of this Lily. The defined details of petals stamens and pistil are impressive. The flower has the elegance of an well arranged bouquet.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2018

Thank you so very much for your detailed, thoughtful review! I really appreciate it!

reply by cleo85 on 17-Aug-2018

You're very welcome. :o)

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Pat,
A beautiful picture of this Apricot pink & gold Lily glowing out from it's dark background with it's dark tipped pollen laden stamens.
Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2018

Thank you so much Susan!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a lovely shot of the lily! You have framed it well. The light and shadows, the colours and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thank you so very much my friend!

Comment from shoregrass
Your daughter sure has some great lilies. Excellent capture at a perfect angle. Great job with the background. Details and color are both top notch. Very well done.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thank you so very much! Yes, she bought this place in the spring when everything was under the snow and it was a pleasant surprise when everything started to bloom! I appreciate your review very much!

reply by shoregrass on 13-Aug-2018

Sincerely welcome. What a great surprise!

Comment from GaliaG
nice contrast of the flower against the black background

good focus, good light handling, good angle of shot and composition

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thank you so very much Galia!

Comment from Lance Olson
I love the dramatic contrast going on in this piece. The black background is an excellent choice to make that orangy pink flower really pop out at the viewer. Awesome work!

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thank you!

Comment from supergold
a great close up Pat of this beautiful deep orange lily turning yellow and then again orange closer to the center; perfect framing with the flwer bud pointing to the left corner;

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thank you so very very much Fred!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Pat!
Some nice orange Day Lilies similar to the ones that surround Shed Number Two ( where my ancient Mercury coupe 'slumbers'! ) down here in 'my neck of the woods'!
It's a fine looking picture,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thank you so very much Sean! I really appreciate all of your wonderful support!

reply by Sean T Phelan on 14-Aug-2018

It's very much My Pleasure,Pat!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A dynamic diagonal chiaroscuro presentation.
Gorgeous illumination.
Black backdrop pops out lovely bloom aesthetically!

An artistic rendition. Monochromatic colors. Excellent details & features. Impressive subject & textures.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thank you so very much my friend!

Comment from dalebraatz
A beautiful lily with a bud, love the colors and details and textures you have captured and the dark background works great, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thank you so very much Dale!

reply by dalebraatz on 13-Aug-2018

Your welcome