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Comment by kirsty_mcn:
~trading post~

Very vibrant, stands out among all the other plant entries.
The different shapes really complement each other.

I wonder if you could have cropped out the bottom two red triangle leaves/petals, so that there was more emphasis on the repetitiveness of the shapes. This could be combined with a slight tilt, so the reds lie at a diagonal, or extending the field of view so they lay on a third.

I didn't really notice it until reading photogs comments, but I think you're right that it's over NIed. I dont really mind the windows - sure, t'would have been a cleaner composition without, but they don't really distract me personally.

Definite pop factor when you first see it, but obviously you've already identified ways to improve little bits n pieces.

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Comment by hotpasta:
stunning shot

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Comment by neophyte:
Great lighting and very good rhythm. The comp and tones are also interesting.

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Comment by DefyTime:
Too cool...great angle...great find

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Comment by chalice:
Good strong colors here...although the yellowish area of the leaves is a bit washed out on my monitor, I suspect from saturation. The composition is really helpful, too. I like how the flower and the leaves interact...at first glance they almost seem to be spiraling upwards together. The lines formed by the leaves and flowers give this photo a lot of abstract punch.

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Comment by Simpa:
realy good..

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Comment by Tim:
my first ten for this challenge!

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Comment by sherpet:
Good angled shot.....

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Comment by UNTITLED:
Very good composition with very dramatic highlight and shadow interplay. Great photo!

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Comment by Melethia:
Trading Post comment
Good score on this one. My favorite thing about the picture is the composition - I really like the diagonal formed and the shape of the flowers. The colors are good - rich and bright - but maybe a bit too saturated. The blown bits take away from the overall impression, though. I also like the perspective you chose, looking up a bit, but wish the "open" space on the right was smaller or not as bright.