Comment from supergold
a great entry Lori to the flower contest with this excellent close up of holyhock stems with beautiful deep pink flowers; excellent sharp focus and details against the dark background;

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020

Thanks so much Fred! Have a great day my friend! Lori

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful sight indeed. I like the composition and the separation between the subject and the background. The flowers are shown in fine detail and great colors.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020

Thanks so much Mike! Have a great day my friend! Lori

Comment from Zilyram
A lovely entry into the competition Lori the tall spray of flowers against the darkened background really pop with color. Nicely composed with good focus.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020

Thanks so much for the very nice review! Have a great day! Lori

Comment from Sean T Phelan
'Way Cool',Lori!
I don't know how delicate that flower might be but it certainly is Pretty!
Strikingly so!
And your fine looking photograph of it is great fun to see! : )
A really 'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020

Thanks so much Sean! Have a great day my friend! Lori

reply by Sean T Phelan on 22-Jan-2020

You too,Lori! : )

Comment from nikman
A very good entry into the competition posted here! Your fine, full and central composition grants us a very enjoyable view of your lovely blooms!! Sorry I cannot help you with naming them. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020

Thanks so much for the very nice review! have a great day! Lori

Comment from Brendaartwork18
As pretty a picture as you can get. Strong details are evident. The arrangement taken is good your positioning was well placed. The exposure appears good as is the focus. The comours are strong and have a pleasing impact.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020

Thanks so much Brenda! Have a great day! Lori

reply by Brendaartwork18 on 21-Jan-2020

Cheers..

Comment from Lilly Rehm1
This is a beautiful picture that you captured! It is in good focus and has nice details too. I like how the background makes the flowers stand out even more. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020

Thanks so much Lilly=) Have a great day! Lori

Comment from suzannethompson2
Very good entry for the contest, Lori. Lovely shot of this pretty wild Hollyhock standing tall along the path. Excellent lighting and focus showing a lovely clear image. Great composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020

Thanks so much Suzanne! Have a great day my friend! Lori

reply by suzannethompson2 on 21-Jan-2020

You're welcome!

Comment from alaskapat
It is certainly a beautiful flower, delicate pink petals with white centers, I like the way they grow on the stem. You have photographed them so very well with good focus, the image is sharp and clear, exposure is well managed, the colors and tones appear natural. Nice depth accomplished with the muted background. Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2020

Thanks so much Pat=) Have a great day! Lori

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Lori,
A beautiful picture of a species of Mallow or Wild Hollyhock ~ Alcea A beautiful & eye-catching plant that flower from lower down the stem one or two together until ever bud to the top us open. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2020

Thanks so much Susan for the review and for identifying this beautiful flower=) Have a great day! Lori