Comment from Linda Bickston
Cleo, I know that your beautiful picture didn't win the contest, but I want you to know that in my book, this is truly the winner. The lighting is primo, and the whole concept is stellar. Just an excellent work of art. You are my number one.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)

Comment from Kaymart
This is a lovely closeup of this flower. The colours surrounding it being darker keep focus on the pale pink of the bloom itself. You have nice definition and the green leaves around it are well-defined. LOVELY!

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

Your review much appreciated. Thank you.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Excellent choice of subject.
Gorgeous illumination giving that ethereal glow on the petals.
Natural colors.
Verdant overtone lends a nice contrast.

Best of luck in the contest!

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

Thank you!

Comment from Monica Morrell
This is such a lovely image. I love the soft pastel pink color of the lily. It shows beautifully against the beautiful hues of green foliage surrounding the lovely lily.
A soft pleasing view.
Very well done. A nice contest contender. I wish to the best of luck!

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging review.

Comment from Nancy Montana
This photo is very natural. The focus is good, and the flower is the center of attention. I like that the photo is presented as it was taken with only minor mixed media. To add to the pleasure, the artist has give all the information regarding how the photo was taken. That makes it just perfect as far as I am concerned.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2018

Thank you very much for your kind review.

reply by Nancy Montana on 17-Aug-2018

You are very welcome.

Comment from GaliaG
nice capture of the light passing trough the flower pedals and pity the right part of the photo is no dark, it takes from the initial impact

good luck with the contest and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2018

Thank you very much for your review and critic. Do you mean I should change the background?

Comment from Malmax
This is really a pretty colored water lily and the highlights of light and shadow are beautifully captured in this photograph. I also love the lily pad in its form shown in this shot. An artistic and well taken photo for the contest.
Best wishes, Malmax

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging review.

reply by Malmax on 17-Aug-2018

You're welcome

Comment from karen zima
This is an image with a good initial impact. The lighting is awesome with the lights, shadow and contrast through out the image. The pink lily really pops against the naturesque background. Great image for the colors of nature contest. Good luck to you.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018

Thank you, your kind review is much appreciated.

Comment from mjamiemoore83
I really like this picture. The pink pops from the green. I also like the way the points on each petal is distinctive. Thank you very much for sharing this picture with us.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018

Thank you very much for your kind review.

Comment from a.samathasena
Wish your contest.The Gorgeous great nature shot.Beautiful nature scene.Great entry. The water lily flower and petals,blooming details and background are make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018

Thank you, I appreciate your kind review very much.