Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Congratulations yet again on your win. So, deserved. Beautiful, beautiful flowers. I really like those purples and the ones that have white and purple petals as well. The background is blurred so nicely. Great scene with skilled photograhy.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2023

Thanks so very much Glena appreciate your kind words :) Mary

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 25-Apr-2023

Most welcome, artist friend Mary. Beautiful Cineraria. My first time viewing this flower.

Comment from Sgoolsby
Congrats!! I love these beautiful purple flowers. They are so 8nteresting and I love that they remind you of your mom! So special. Great shot!!

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2023

Thanks very very much. They were in flower along the drive as I left the house for the church when I got married unfortunately back then it was all b&w photographs so couldn't see beauty.

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2023

Thanks so very much for the win and high rating :)

Comment from supergold
this is a great entry Mary into the "Beautiful Flowers Contest";
I like how you frame the central Cineraria flower by the other purple flowers;

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023

Thanks so much your feedback and extra star is much appreciated Fred :)

Comment from eileen0204
Mary, this is a vibrant, gorgeous flower!

The colors are stunning and I've never seen these types of flowers before.

You have done a great job, not only growing them, but also photographing them.

wonderful job.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023

Thanks very much again Eileen :) trying some different flowers this year for a change. :)

Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of view of your gorgeous blooms. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Thanks Nik

Comment from Charlotte Morse
Oh Mary, this needs promoting it's so beautiful! It's such a shame, and a vicious circle, the fewer promotions, the fewer reviews ending in no dollars to earn!
Your image is beautifully focused showing so much detail in these very pretty flowers and, with the shallower dof the background is beautifully blurred.
Your exposure is spot on, giving excellent natural colours and I just love that purple against the green.
Very good luck in the competition.
Charlotte

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Thanks so much Charlotte, just raised the issue on forum :)

reply by Charlotte Morse on 15-Apr-2023

You?re very welcome.
I?m on my way!