Comment from supergold
it looks like a future winner and it would be justice; a wonderful capture of this red zinnia with an outstanding sharp focus and details; nice natural colors;

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2018

Thank you so much!

Comment from suzannethompson2
Very good entry for the contest. Excellent close up of this beautiful Zinnia. I like the angle you used for this, showing the intricate petals and centre of the flower. Very good lighting and focus showing a nice clear image. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018

Thank you so much for the great review Suzanne!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of this Scarlet Zinnia bathed in sunshine showing off it's beautiful "coronet" of star shaped golden pollen laden stamens surrounding the pistil on top of the developing seed pod encircled by the scarlet petals set against the soft blurred background. Artistic composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus. Good luck in the contest.
Susan

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018

Thank you so much for the great review Susan!

Comment from Daphne Oberon
Immaculate photo of a red zinnia flower with a circle of yellow anthers that make me think of MGM dancers in some grand old movie. Very lovely "flower portrait." Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day! Daphne Oberon

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2018

Thank you so much for the great review Daphne!

Comment from jgrace
Very nice capture. Love the fading of the background which keeps the eye on your subject. The flowers details are sharp and focused. Lighting excellent. Well done.

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018

Thank you so much for the great review!

Comment from dalebraatz
A beautiful flower image, like the background , helps bring out the details and textures and beautiful red color of the flower,
A pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, and good luck in the contest, dale

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018

Thank you so much for the great review Dale!

reply by dalebraatz on 26-Nov-2018

your welcome

Comment from GaliaG
Nice separation of the flower from the blur background

good focus, light handling and presentation

good colors and tones

a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018

Thank you so much for the great review Galia!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A simple bloom with uncomplicated floral system but so striking with its deep crimson red petals acce tuated with those yellow features to attract agents of pollination!

Excellent choice of subject.
Aptly captured for the contest theme...
Great color contrast.
Gorgeous illumination.
Slight tilt is nicely framed.

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Best of luck in the contest!

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018

Thank you so much for the great review Dick!

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

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018

Thank you so much for the great review!

Comment from Malmax
I love this image. The color is perfect and the delicate interior is very well photographed. Excellent detail and beautiful soft background. This will be an
outstanding contender in the contest. Very very nice!
Malmax

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and six star rating! It means a lot to me!

reply by Malmax on 25-Nov-2018

You're very welcome, its well deserved