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Pretty In Pink

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23 total reviews 
Comment from Way West


A wonderful flower photo! I appreciate the extreme sharpness that makes this flower look like it is floating, nice touch with the filtered background. Pretty colors. Nicely composed and presented!

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2021
    Thank you very much Jodi ~ Steve
Comment from shoregrass


You know how I love a hibiscus pic. Steve, and this is a true beauty. Excellent detail and color bring out every nuance. Perfect angle to showcase the stamen and perfect work on the background too with just the right amount of greens. Best of luck in the contest. Ed.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2021
    Hey Ed,

    Thanks so much for your wonderful review and Very Generous rating. This is my first real attempt at shooting a flower. I appreciate your encouraging comments ~ Steve
Comment from cleo85


The Hibiscus is gorgeous. The colors of the petals are superb. Your photo has good depth, is excellent focused, exposed and treated with mixed media. The mixed media treatment is sufficient. I enjoy the realism of color and light and the refinement of texture and colors. The framing is perfect. The blossom is expertly placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2021
    Thank you so much Cleo for your artistic and encouraging comments ~ Steve
reply by cleo85 on 03-Mar-2021
    You're very welcome, Steve! :o)
Comment from avmurray


It is a lovely Hibiscus flower you have pictured here, and it also looks very delicate with the different shades of pink. I also like the background with the green leaves and a touch of blue, and the flower is standing out from it in an excellent way.

The photo is nice and sharp showing clear and well defined details both in the petals, the stamens and the pistils, and the exposure is perfect.

The format and framing is working well, and the flower has got a fine placement within the frame. I think this is a truly lovely and well taken photo Steve, and with an excellent DOF. I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2021
    Thank you Annie for your truly detailed review and commentary ~ Steve
reply by avmurray on 05-Mar-2021
    You are more than welcome Steve.
Comment from Jo Calderbank


a wonderful capture of this beautiful hibiscus, the veins on the petals stand out clearly and give soft texture
on the petals, great lighting, focus, and clarity. the flower
stands out perfectly against the subdued background,
deep saturated but natural colours. a beauty. good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2021
    Thank you Jo for your artistic and detailed review ~ Steve
reply by Jo Calderbank on 03-Mar-2021
    Your welcome Steve.
Comment from suffolkbrian


Very good shot of this hisbicus and a striking pink color,don,t think i have seen this flower in pink before,but certainly stands out against the background,good one...Brian

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2021
    Thank you Brian ~ Steve
reply by suffolkbrian on 04-Mar-2021
    your welcome
Comment from supergold


an excellent close up Steve of this pink hibiscus sinensis, similar to one that I have i my garden (during summer); outstanding sharp details; I like hibiscus because they are so beautiful;

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 02-Mar-2021
    Tank you so very much Fred for your review and Grand rating.The people here in our gated community in Ajijic, Mexico, grow all varieties and colors of the Hibiscus. They are a beautiful flower indeed.
Comment from Monica Morrell


Steve another perfect photo from you. Great detail and colors. Nicely balanced and presented.
Excellent focus and clarity. A good subject matter.
nicely accomplished. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 02-Mar-2021
    Thank you so very much Monica for your wonderful review and Very Grand rating ~ Steve
reply by Monica Morrell on 03-Mar-2021
    my pleasure!
Comment from Shannon weeks1


Wow, the background looks like a mystery. Very fun colors. The pink on this flower changes. I think that's pretty cool, especially the darker pink in the middle. Well done. Laprap

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 02-Mar-2021
    Thank you very much Laprap for your artistic review. Very much appreciated ~ Steve
Comment from Malmax


Oh you've shown outstanding detail in the veining of these delicate petals. Lovely softness
And such a charming center.
The background created is just right for the tropical feel with a nice balance in color. Yes it takes a real man to proudly display pink...and you wear it so well my FS. So proud of you....
Queen Dahlia.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 02-Mar-2021
    Thank you Queen Dahlia. I am More than Honored to receive such a review and Grand rating especially coming from the Flower Expert here on FAR. You made my day. Thank you VO ~ FS