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Oh yes. . this is the one I very much loved! The lighting on this is wonderful!!! I'm glad and not the least bit surprised that this finished so strong!
backlit effect with the yellow center is wonderful (that yellow border isn't working for me -- sorry) -- as presented one of my favorites this challenge
Beautiful light on the daisy, great definition. Not sure if the squarish (not square, duh!) crop complements the image. I also think the yellow border doens't work all that well, it takes away from the lightness of the flower on the shite background.
Thinking about the border, I think it actually works. For one, it sets of the white beautifully. It also point to the yellow light in the middle of the daisy. Beautiful. Upping to 8.
The lighting here is exquisite!!! Flawless lighting is something that awes me, so I am truly impressed with this photo! The composition is awesome too!
Que bella! (Did I get that right- sorry, don't know much Italian). Really lovely backlighting and the narrow band of yellow enhances the photo. The only minus IMO is that there is not quite enough breathing room below and to right of daisy.
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