Comment from MKFlood
nice colorful capture. the angle of the shot of this colorful flower is great. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. god eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2025

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Wow! Lovely artwork! The colours create exciting worlds that let the viewer's mind wander freely. Bold shapes and lines keep the eye moving and make the waterlily feel alive. Bravo! Wish I had a six left, which this richly deserves.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2025

Thanks so much, a cyber six is fine. I had fun with this one for sure, thanks again.

Comment from orchidrn
This is an excellent submission into the contest. The flower almost looks like an enhanced photograph; it is so well done. Lovely detail shown in the petals and stamens, and beautiful rich color is shown here. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2025

Thanks a ton for the high rating. So many people look at my work and think it is a photograph. I think it is because on an iPad you can zoom in an almost paint pixel by pixel. Thanks again!!

Comment from Phyllis Marconi
This is a beautiful painting of this lily. I know right, time just flies by when you are creating such a beautiful piece. The depth, dimension, colors are all very nice and very pleasing to view.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2025

Thanks again for the nice review. Time spent painting for me is the best type of therapy there is. Just another world at the time.

reply by Phyllis Marconi on 09-Jul-2025

Yes absolutely, and you are very welcome.

Comment from helvi2
You painted this Allan!!!! Excuse me while I pick myself off the floor! I thought this a photo! You did an amazing job painting this. It'S very lifelike with beautiful detail. My hat is off to you! The color is gorgeous! You so deserve a six for this! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2025

Hi Nancy, so many people think my paintings are photographs. I am not sure that is what I want to portray though. I think the detail comes in when working on my iPad the technique allows one to zoom in as deep as you choose. So I might be painting an area that might represent only a square inch at a time. Then when zoomed back out the brush marks are barely visible.

Thanks so much for the high rating and remarkable review!!

Comment from ABG Photography
This is absolutely spellbindingly beautiful! What a great shot you have taken, giving the viewer a nice, up close view right into the heart of the flower. The sharply focused flower lets us see all its glorious detail and the way you have filled the frame with the focal point is fabulous.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2025

Thanks so much for the high rating and wonderful review, very thoughtful of you. Can you take a second look an see if you see brush marks? : ))

reply by ABG Photography on 09-Jul-2025

No brush marks. LOL

Comment from Montana Shooter
Before reading your notes or other information I thought this was a photograph! Your skills in giving the image the appearance of a shallow depth of field are great. The colors and blends of color make the water lily life like. Very nice!

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2025

A lot of people see my artwork and think it is a photograph. I think it is because on an iPad you can zoom in and do very detailed work. When zooming out it looks less like brush marks and just a photograph. I am actually trying to be more broad with my images as we have cameras to do that type of image. : ))

Comment from Ray Gordon
Allan You have done a wonderful job with this creation. The varied colors from light orange to pink and purple work so well together. I have no 6s, if I did it would be yours. The best of luck in the contest. Ray

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2025

Thanks Ray, no six needed, I appreciate your opinion as what matters. I have to laugh though, in comparing you free and abstract paintings, I present this photo quality painting with no room for imagination. Maybe we are lucky to have so many options in creating art work! : ))

reply by Ray Gordon on 08-Jul-2025

Allan, it is not how the beauty comes about, from real or abstract. There is beauty in both. It creating that counts. You are welcome. Ray

Comment from queenjoanie2
Oh yes we understand 4 hours!! Wow!!! What a dream this is to review, my pleasure to stare. Some arts sing, some dance and others scream. This one says...Silence...please!!! No more words, thanks my friend.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2025

Thanks Joanie for the nice review. I agree this image do not shout at your. It says just sit down and enjoy the day. : ))
Thanks again.

Comment from Devonte Baker
WAITTTT!!!!???? This is a painting????? OMG!!!! You did amazing!!!!!! I literally thought this was a photograph. Wow, just wow! Simply a beautiful painting of this lily. You brought it to life with how you painted it! Beautifully done, thank you for sharing! Good luck in the contest, excellent choice in work!

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2025

Thanks Devonte, others have thought this was a photo also. I think it gets so detailed and smooth looking as on the iPad you can zoom in and paint ultra detailed. When you zoom back out it looks very smooth like a photo