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Comment by MaryO:
My clematis seed pods don't look quite like that; I'll have to go shoot one now (if I can find them under the butterfly bush). Yours is very cool! The twist to it is fabulous.

ETA: apparently I shot one last time I did a flower side challenge, though now that I look at it I bet I could get a better one. Anyway, you can see what mine look like, more or less:



Message edited by author 2008-08-18 23:46:12.

Bella Donna.jpg
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Comment by violinist123:
Like that glow in the center of the flower, nicely done.

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Comment by Lydia:
Lovely! So sharp and interesting!

Seed-Pod.jpg
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Comment by Lydia:
That is SO WEIRD! And cool.

Balloon-Flower.jpg
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Comment by KarenNfld:
Excellent colour.

Seed-Pod.jpg
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Comment by KarenNfld:
Yep, looks like clematis to me. So cool.

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Comment by Tlemetry:
I have wanted to get a good shot of the clematis "tufts" but haven't been that successful yet. This one is spectacular showing the tiny 'hairs' and the twist!

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Comment by Maggye:
Steve.. this is amazing. the flower is so unique, and you did a great job with it. Lovely

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Comment by pixelpig:
I was attracted by the color right away & then lingered to enjoy the detail. I love a good border, don't get me wrong, but this is not the right border for this comp, IMHO. [eta] Because, the border should not call attention to itself & because this one did, for me. It makes me think of a plain wood frame. Because, if I was going to frame this to hang on the wall, a simple, narrow wood frame would not be my choice. Because, framing is so personal, it's almost a guarantee that whatever you pick for your border/frame will please only you best. Because, if it was for myself, I would've made a border that falls away rather that 'frames' the subject, because that blossom is really interesting & your capture of it only adds to it's best qualities of form & line & color. Well I hope this helps explain. It's late, I can almost see the bottom of my vodka shooter, I'm free-associating here!

Message edited by author 2008-08-18 01:48:48.

Balloon-Flower.jpg
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Comment by Maggye:
Amazing detail on the flower, looks like its going to come out of the screen. Great capture

Message edited by author 2008-08-17 15:15:50.