Comment from orchidrn
Very good focus and clarity, showing beautiful detail of this poppy's petals and stamens. It looks like it has a petal missing which adds to the quirkiness of the flower.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024

thanks Michelle for the good comments

Comment from Lynnmarie2
This is such a brilliant and colorful image. The focus is spot on. The blurred background lovely. The colors, details, lighting and shading are very good. Overall a really nice presentation. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2024

thanks Lynn for the good comments and six stars

Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that beautiful bloom. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2024

Thanks nikman for the good comments

Comment from Zilyram
Love poppies and you have captured this one nicely with spot on focus on center of flower.
The texture of the petals is shown well and I love how the one petal is about to drop.
Good composition and very natural colors.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2024

thanks mary for the good comments

Comment from Jewell McChesney
You have captured a gorgeous photograph of this red poppy! They are such beautiful flowers! I don't think I have ever seen one opened up this far. Ery nice

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2024

thanks Jewell for the good comments

Comment from alaskapat
I love poppies because of the colors they bring to a garden.
This red petaled one is so pretty! I can see it is about ready to start loosing its petals.
Well focused, this image is clear and well exposed, colors and tones appear natural. You have brought out the texture and detail so well.
The poppy is standing out from this natural background ,
Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 12-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024

thanks Pat for the good comments

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
This beautiful flower almost looks surreal. I love your composition, shades tones, colors, and textures that are presented. The background highlighted perfectly well done.

 Comment Written 12-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024

thanks Maureen for the good comments

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
You enchanting capture takes me into a world of vibrant petals and intricate details. The extreme close-up captures the kaleidoscope of colours in the flower. Overall, a very eye catching pic. Good luck!

 Comment Written 12-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024

thanks seshadri for the good comments