Paradise regained

DanTheBeastMan says:

This is a really beautiful Hibiscus flower! Really love the focus and composition! Good shot!
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brynmeillion - JAN    says:

beautiful capture - stunning color - was it in your garden? NaturesFinest
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Rareimage Photography    says:

Beautiful Capture!!!!!!!!! ":)
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© Home alone says:

woow
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gardawind    says:

Beautiful....fantastic shot !!!!
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rdng tchr    says:

Incredible color and clarity! Great shot against the blue sky!
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suesue2    says:

Pleasantly pleasing peach hibiscus Cathy ... this is so lovely !!!

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bratan    says:

helloooo my dear!! :-)))))

wow x 10 on this one!!! :-))))
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Tante Bluhme's    says:

Just LOVE it !!!!


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D L Ennis    says:

Very beautiful! Great shot!

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Sally Van Natta    says:

Beautiful, Catty! Love the quote as well -- great combination.
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SolsticeSol    says:

Beautiful macro! It is looking up at that wonderful sky.. :-) Your KARMA Group
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VanessaO says:

wow! I LOVE IT...this colour (the flower) is really amazing!
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Lollie Dot Com    says:

Perfect. As always, perfect and your front page as always is just one breathtaking shot after another. Whew!!! You go girl! :))
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_molly_    says:

Lovely flower, set perfectly against that beautiful blue sky.
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shotzy    says:

What a beautiful image. Speaks of warmth, beauty, and such a fine day!
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Dorothée. says:

Simply wonderful!!!

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Rino Palma / morimur29    says:

Perfect.!
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ptessier    says:

beautiful shot!
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debaird™    says:

aloha catty! fantastic.......
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Maggiet96    says:

Oh, awesome and breathtaking macro, my dear Cathy! ..plus I absolutely ♥ the quote!! You are an inspiration my dear friend; to visit your unique photostream is like visiting a side of Paradise. : )
Hugs, and my best wishes for a peaceful weekend to you and your loved ones! : )
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Ivy R    says:

beautiful!
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Sir Gawins    says:

Very beautiful photo composition !

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Maureen F.    says:

This is enchanting !! Lovely stamen,composition and colour!!

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stormy sea [deleted] says:

beautiful and strong
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joe.langley says:

Very cool! Love the blue sky in the background!
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stephenadcox    says:

Perfect my friend! (-8 Wonderful image! I took some flower shots today inspired by your work! (-8
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zenia    says:

I love the crop!

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fouramjava    says:

That is YELLOW paradise, girlfriend! Gorgeous macro as ever! The color and composition is just fabulous, Cathy!

I will write this weekend! Busy as ever, and the weather is so lovely now - hard to stay indoors. Have a beautiful weekend, sweetie! xo


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Ina64 says:

Another lovely shot of a beautiful flower. Well done.
Have a wonderful weekend ;-)
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Svjetlost    says:

hibiscus is so decorated.... so rich :) i love it ...and quote is so true!
just any garden can be paradise... your flowers part of it...
thank you cathy :)
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sapaho    says:

Hibiscus are so showy - and this is perfect!
Love it as usual Cathy
:-)))))
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WAPPY AL    says:

I've never seen one this colour and its a real beauty . Looks wonderful against the blue sky, another classic from you !!
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* Garron Nicholls *    says:

Wonderful perspective! The dulcet tones make this...

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digitalesse    says:

Great angle, fab detail, perfect sky too.
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brynmeillion - JAN    says:

thanks for the nice visit

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luckygirllefty    says:

love the circle of red....like an explosion. SO good to see you here, always a JOY!
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Daniel1703 [deleted] says:

Catty, as always a big pleasure to look at your image - it's simply dreamlike !!
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msummerchick(Deja-Vu photography)    says:

Stunning shot
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Sati K.    says:

Before reading the quote, I had the sensation that it was an angel... and I took a deep breath!

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MJ's Photographs    says:

This is so wonderful! I love the composition!
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Maria Dalva    says:

Great pastel tones!
I'm loving this *paradise* series :o)
Great sunday honey! xxx
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dleiva    says:

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7oO7oO    says:

one gr8 paradise flower !
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jk10976    says:

excellent shOt :-)
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ihavehissyfits    says:

This is beyond paradise.
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crafty1tutu (Ann)    says:

What a lovely coloured hibiscus - very nice soft photo.
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WOW--very impressive shot. Lovely soft colour. Thanks for your visit.
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Zaccari says:

Lovely shot ! Love the detail and love the title
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Dan65    says:

Another triumph. I love the deep, deep red at the centre.
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Denis Collette...!!!    says:

EARTH DAY!
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Iveta    says:

Thats a wonderful hibiscus picture! Great shot!
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Paco_MUC    says:

Wonderful shot.

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Anduze traveller    says:

Lovely colours, great dof - & I like the composition!!
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Catalia says:

Very charming, Cathy... The shot, title and quote... absolutely charming!! :)
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Laurent Henocque    says:

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ferhatgunes10784 says:

very nice soft photo
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sencha58 says:

Wonderful!!!
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*Stormquiver* says:

very pretty
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Leviathor    says:

Excellent work, Cathy!



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Magic Touch    says:

beautiful work! love the shot!
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Samyra Serin    says:

Great composition !

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Dappers    says:

Maybe Henry Mitchell had my little garden in mind when he specifically said that *almost* any garden can be confused with paradise... because no way someone would confuse mine with a paradise! But I'm sure his quote may be correct for most of the other gardens... ;-)
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khasan    says:

Great shot.
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_Bonnie_ says:

Congrats on the front page; wonderful shot; it makes me think of reaching for the sky :-)
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colorfulexpressions    says:

You constantly amaze.....a first class photographer, all the way!
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Dr Tao says:

Fantastic...................... Superbly done - as ever.............. My compliments...........
re: Thanks a lot, Cathy! Have a beautiful start into a happy new week, dear!
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arny johanns    says:

you never seize to amaze me with your magnificent photos!
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RobyD says:

very nice capture!!
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s0ulsurfing    says:

ok i got here a bit late, but what a subtle beauty, still recognisable as your style, but tamer colours, nice work
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mathteacher    says:

You are the queen of composition...!
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AdeleS [deleted] says:

A fabulous and beautiful shot Cathy as always!!! Thank you always for your kind comments and encouragement ;))

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brynmeillion - JAN    says:

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Lady Vervaine    says:

Oooh, that's so spooky - I've recently been rather ill, and in my feverish state, chose to listen to the audiobook of Paradise Lost!!! Weird synchronicity - now I'm feeling better, and you're onto Paradise Regained..... Fab stuff as ever!!!
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alohalady    says:

Beautiful!
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Enoch Ross    says:

Wonderful perspective, nice job!
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Hulya in Portland    says:

looks like this one is blowing a horn against the perfectly blue sky... very perfect and very beautiful.
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Nebbish1 says:

Absolutely fabulous! Just wonderful!
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haikulinde    says:

Fantastic beauty!
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rfdphoto    says:

Great shot! Simple but Beautiful!
well done
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nicki_bennie    says:

So wonderful - beautiful colour and details! I love the way it fills the frame :)
(I'm not sure my garden could ever be confused with paradise!)
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Lake Fred says:

Very nice! Seen in Excellence in Floral Photography

Very nice tropical hibiscus photo. I have photos of some splendid hibiscus varieties on my page that you might enjoy viewing.
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*Stephie [deleted] says:

I love this flower! Nice shot!!
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Mark Hendy    says:

yes yes yes.....
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GPN says:

Wonderful picture Cathy... I like those pastel colours of the flower and the sky.. Both are so beautiful by themselves and against each other... I am making this a fave..
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McMexicano     says:

wow
wow
wow
wow
and 1 thousand more wow

so beautiful, excelente macro...
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hedgiecc    says:

A really brilliant angle on this hibiscus, Cathy - and such tender sensitive colour!! Excellent work.
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Big Gig Photography says:

Heavenly Ms Catty!
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jude    says:

paradise reigns! and this shot is purely paradisical! swooning smooches! xoxoxox
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adrians_art    says:

The detail you get in these shots Cathy is superb my friend, have a great weekend!
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usamabhatti says:

beautiful shot my friend
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SnapHappy77 says:

WOW!!!! This is GORGEOUS! :D I love the flower, the detail you've captured, and your composition! :) Very well done! :) A fave!
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Pete foley    says:

Somehow I missed this one, it is absolutely lovely. Your choice of contrasting colors is always so perfect, and adds a wonderful finishing touch to these creations
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rmag2007    says:

Beautiful shot!
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