very impressive, almost abstract, i love the really shallow dof, and the small areas that are just in focus. well done.

Lovely image and colors.Nice background.Well done,Sam.

damn man....that is cool. Amazing colors. Wow...you need to do more of these! IMHO I couldnt think of how this could be any better. Amazing. I've not given a 10 in a long time...and I def have not fav'd anything in a long time...that I can remember....but this is getting both! ; )

You taken well to your new toy. A definite 10. I needed to remove an image from my desktop slide show for this one.

i agree.. youre having more fun than you should lol.. the colors are magnificant.. i have one question tho.. what IS that?

Dj

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Wonderful image of a fascinating plant.

Superb quality image! That is what desktops should be!
JuneBug

Gorgeous!

That is one pretty composition. Dof worked just right. Definately more of an abstract feel but blended just right. Colors are awesome.

Fantastic colors and a great composition ! Well done !
(I don´t like the text, tho....)

I see you make good use of your birthday present^^.
I agree with everyone., the colors are truly amazing, so rich and alive... a fantastic capture Sam!^^

Picture perfect! And what a super high quality shot. What king of camera and lens is this?

I'm joining the others in saying - awesome shot, 10 from me and already in my favourites... And I'd like to know too what it is...

Beautiful; excellent color, light and composition.

what an interesting alien-alike flower :D it seems like it's watching at me :) i think it photographed you as well, heheh.. who knows what is this little flower hiding inside its petals.. :)

i *love* the colours on this one, they are so vivid and gorgeous.. it is certainly a beautiful.. hm.. something.. :)) tremendous details on this one, i'm impressed :) i like the soft, plain and green background which brings out the focus on the flowers.. and the blur in the background makes the same effect. great lightning as well, the shadows are nicely placed.. all these things combined make a wonderful image which deserves the highest marks it will get a few seconds after i finish this post :) well done ;o)

thank you for sharing this unusual work of art with us! have a nice day :)

Lovely! High marks from me.

Yep, this is my fave of your macros so far...keep them coming:-)

That's the strangest, most colorful plant I've ever seen, what is it? The photo is impeccable, from the details of the tiny hairs to the curves and sweeps of the form.

well i can only join the other comments on this shot..its fabulous...its a 10+ definite

what a rare shot ... the colours are astonishing because they seem almost _unatural_ we expect greens whites and reds etc not strange fluorescents

wow!

the smoothnes of the colours in contrast to the fine detail that is in focus works so well to

its immediately booked into my faves

Nice focus . . . High marks in the voting booth

This macro makes quite an atmospheric, almost alien scene . I think it's the bud seen front on that really conveys this! Nice work.

wow!!! amazing shot, Its lovely, and the colors are great. Excelent job, I love it. it goes to favorites, oh yes!!!!
it would be nice if you give a "title" to my "untitled"
I really apreciate it, thanks :)
Have a great day!!!

Nice work .. and catchy name .. I'm gonna have that stuck in my head all day

I really should start using my camera some more .. but I look at this and realize, just like all the good song names have been taken ... so have all the good photos

;o)

OH YES I agree..the colours are magnificient! There is something about orange..I didnt used to like it, but since I see these flaming sunsets at the Ocean..its changed my mind...I love this photo of yours..very much...am saving it to favs for sure..but I wish it didnt have that writing on it...sure distracts my eyes...

great colors! What kind of flower is that?

Oh I really love this shot. Nice colors in this shot. Good work!

Are these REAL colors....? Amazing! This is so very beautiful!

Very pretty, your right the colours are gorgeous.

Great shot! That's a 10 in my book, and into my favorites :)

I went back to Roma Street today and made sure to try and find out what plant this was... I did find it again, and although it wasn't labelled it was in the Proteaceae garden, which means it is either a Grevillea or a Protea (from South Africa). I am quite sure it isn't a Grevillea (Australian native) as the shape of the leaves was not right, so I guess it's a Protea... for those who asked.

dam...! it looks almost unreal, alien like... lol very cool... very cool!!!

VERY IMPRESSIVE!!! I love the colors in it. They are very rich and delightful. My only complaint is the positioning of the website address. It almost takes the focus of the picture. Just my opinion. Good work tho.

Holy cow-oly, very very rich colours here Sam, going straight into the favs :)

~found on FI and had to comment~

Wow!! Those colorings are vibrant and breathtaking!! Outstanding imagery!!

wonderful colors, as usual