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Just a Flower

14 total reviews 
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice Rose of Sharon. The exposure for the white petals is excellent and the colors are great. A well composed image with sharp detail in the flower.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 17-Aug-2019
    Thanks Mike.
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


This shot has a different impact all other flower shots, due to your bird view perspective, so the closed bloom becomes somehow a different energy as being a bud. Your close up shows strong and sharp borders but inside the different petals are not visible anymore the reason I discounted half a point, playing with contrast and lighting would make a big difference when the camera settings are not 100% set on sharpness
your picture is well framed and the white is standing out well against the background. A pretty flower, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 17-Aug-2019
    Thank you for the critique
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 18-Aug-2019
    You are very welcome Happy Sunday
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool,Chuck!
No,I can't give ya' a Species I.D. but I can readily tell ya' that I think it's a Great looking picture!
Eye-Catching and Enjoyable to look at?
This is it!
'Good Show',my friend!
: )
~Sean

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 17-Aug-2019
    Thanks Sean.
reply by Sean T Phelan on 17-Aug-2019
    You're very welcome,Chuck!
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Yes, it's the provincial flower of Bohol island here in the Philippines!

Simple colors with minimal features.

Dynamic diagonal but a tad tight on top frame.

Subdued illumination.

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
    Thanks Dick. How goes it down there?
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This is a wonderful shot of flower. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing! Good luck!

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
    Thanks Sam.
Comment from nikman


Quite a good entry into the competition posted here! Your full and almost central composition offers us an enjoyable look at your lovely bloom. Exposure and sharpness are good. Sorry, cannot help you with your identification problem. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
    Thanks for the nice review.
Comment from GaliaG


Nice capture of the flower

Good light handling and nice central compsition
Good colors and tones
A pleasure to view, thanks for sharing





 Comment Written 16-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
    Todah Rabah. Shabbat Shalom.
Comment from Glenda White


Love the colors of this flower, just beautiful! Great shot :-) Flowers are one of my favorite things to capture! Gives pictures such great color! Good luck! :-)

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
    Thank you
reply by Glenda White on 16-Aug-2019
    Your welcome:-)
Comment from Kelly Kiley


Wow!! this one is awesome!! love the white and red colors in this beautiful flower!!! what a wonderful entry for this contest!! love it.. you have a wonderful eye!! best wishes in this contest!!! love it!!!

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 Comment Written 16-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
    Thanks Kelly. Always appreciate your reviews.
reply by Kelly Kiley on 16-Aug-2019
    your welcome!!!
Comment from alaskapat


Hi Chuck, I have no idea what type of flower it is but it's beautiful with its white petals and that deep red center, I like the shape of the petals and the one that hasn't unfolded yet. This is well captured with good focus, the image is clear, exposure is managed well. I see good detail in the white petals and the center tone appears natural. Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
    Thanks Pat.