Flowering GUM
Eucalyptus Summer Beauty is a hybrid between selected parents of Eucalyptus ficifolia & Eucalyptus ptychocarpa. Grafted to reach heights of 5metes & crown width of 3metres.
This Australian Native Plant flowers late spring to late summer
Canon powershot S1IS
Set on Macro
Taken in Natural light
A slight crop with no post processing
Check out my other Flowering Gum Series


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AUG 2009 featured in the group The Beginners Corner
JUN 2009 top ten placement in Indigenous to your country (A – L) challenge for group All about Flowers
JUN 2009 top ten placement in Lets see the other side challenge for group Flower & Foliage Detail
JUN 2009 top ten placement in Tree and Sky Challenge for group Blooming Trees
MAY 2009 featured in group Color Me a Rainbow currently pink
MAY 2009 voted WINNER in challenge Pink for group #1 Artists of Redbubble
MAY featured in the group Weekly Theme Challenges
Also placed in the TOP TEN for the Spring Challenge
FEB 2009 featured in the group #12 Great Features
Voted WINNER of January Challenge for the February avatar in AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS group
JAN 2009 placed n theTop 10 in SHADES OF PINK challenge in All About Flowers group
JAN 2009 featured in the group Flower and Foliage Detail
JAN 2009 featured in the group Spring Blooms
JAN 2009 featured in the group Australian Native Plants
Flowering GUM belongs to the following groups:
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Angel Warda
wow…that is too cool! love the pov! gorgeous!!!
Maria Moro replied
thanks Angel ,,glad you like it,,,
mooner1
What a cool shot… they look like tulip glasses with the bubbly fizz in flight…....
Maria Moro replied
I like that you can see past the flowers ,,, a very creative mind,,, thanks for the visit,, it’s always a pleasure
robmac
Amazing a great shot
Maria Moro replied
Hello robmac,,, your comments are always very welcoming,, cheers
saseoche
Awesome macro shot….....lovely
Maria Moro replied
thanks for the visit ,, your comments are really appreciated,,
emele
Wow! The color the angle…. this is amazing – It’s going straight into my favorites!
Maria Moro replied
Wow,, thank you so much,, it’s a great compliment to me,,,, I really appreciate your comments,,, cheers
Kristina K
wonderful colour pink against the lovely blue sky, a wonderfully composed shot well done :)) k
Maria Moro replied
Hello Kristina,, welcome and thank you for the visit,,, I’m so glad you like it too,,, your comments are very nicely received,,, cheers
ooyayootay
GREAT angle! VERY well done!
Maria Moro replied
thank you,, thank you,,,I’m glad you dropped in to have a peek,, cheers
Rachel Stickney
Beautiful color and I love the angle! Adding to my faves. :-)
Maria Moro replied
hello Rachel,,, I’m so glad that you dropped in for a view,, adding this to your favs is a great compliment,,, many thanks ,,, cheers
salsbells69
Stunning capture! well done !!
Maria Moro replied
thank so much ,,, your comments are really appreciated,, cheers
Cordelia
Great angle and colours.
Maria Moro replied
Hello Cordelia,,, I really appreciate your feedback
LindaR
this is like a celebration ~ of colors and fireworks ~ fabulous pov xx
Maria Moro replied
Hello Linda,, thank you for you kind feedback,,,Sorry for the delayed reply,,, I just got from holidays ,, I’m glad you like it too,,,
Diana Forgione
Beautiful shot!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Diana,, sorry for the delayed reply,,, been on holidays,, thank you for taking the take to view my work,,, I really appreciate it,,, cheers
Barbara Morrison
I think this is an amazing shot! I voted for it in the challenge! congrats on top ten!
Maria Moro replied
hello Barbara,, Wow,, thank you so much ,,, Your very sweet,,, I’ve just got back from holidays to a very welcoming home surprise,, cheers
robmac
Congratulations for featuring in the top ten shades of pink well deserved Maria
Maria Moro replied
Hello again,, WOW,,,, big surprises ,, I need to go away more often,,, thanks again for your support & kind feedback,,,, I really appreciate it,, cheers
Johanna Rutter
this is a beauty!!!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Johanna,,, I’m glad you dropped in for a visit,,, I really appreciate your feedback,,, cheers
Gayle Dolinger
Awesome pov! It looks like a party!!
Maria Moro replied
thank you,, what a wonderful way to describe the capture,, Yes it does ,,, let’s celebrate,,, I’m glad you came by for a visit,, cheers
LynnH64
Totally awesome!! What a FUN shot!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Lynn,,, thank you for taking the time to view & for leaving your feedback,,, I’m glad you did,,, cheers
Gayle Dolinger
I had to come back and comment again…this is the “happiest” photo I’ve seen in a long time. Definitly one I wish I’d have shot!!
Maria Moro replied
Wow,, I’m really honoured that you have shared this with me,,, One never knows how others see art,,, I really appreciate your visit,, welcome to come back anytime,,, lol,,,cheers
Rachel Stickney
Maria, CONGRATULATIONS on your feature in Spring Blooms! I knew I had to feature this lovely image when I saw it the first time!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Rachel ,,, many thanks ,, it’s a great honour for me,,, I’m amazed,,,,I really was just goofing around with angles and I came up with this ,,,, I’m glad you took the time to leave me your lovely feedback,,, cheers,,, oops almost forgot ,, thanks for the feature,,,
Jayne Logan
Congrats on your feature! This is a wonderfully odd flower – beautiful! cheers!
Maria Moro replied
Thank you Jayne,,,
linda858100
AWESOME
Maria Moro replied
thanks Linda,,,,
sendao
superb image.
Maria Moro replied
Thank you ,, Glad you dropped in for a view,,, cheers
NatureGreeting...
Beautiful, love the pov, gorgeous pink, sure would love to know more about this gorgeous blooms. I have never seen these before! Congratulations on your feature in Spring Blooms!! Hugs, Carolyn
Maria Moro replied
thank you for your kind feedback,,,, I have 2 grafted hybrid Eucalyptus trees in my garden,,, these specimens will reach height up to 5-8metres (17-30feet) & width 3metres (10 feet),,, not like their cousins which can grow up to 40metres tall (130 feet).
Rita H. Ireland
Congratulations!!!!
Maria Moro replied
thank you Rita,,, I’m always glad to hear from you,,, cheers
Sensiworld
A beauty !
Maria Moro replied
Hello again Sylvia,,, I’m quite proud of this one,,, thank you
Michelle Legg
What lovely comp colours!! This is a beautiful shot and congratulations on your feature in flower and foliage detail group.
Maria Moro replied
Hello Michelle,,, thank you so much,,,, I’m so glad you like it too,,, I’m quite taken by this one myself,,,, I’m glad you came by for a visit,,, welcome back anytime,,, cheers
Dave Corn
Unique flower and colors….....................Wonderful!! SooooooooooDiffrent!!
Kudos To Ya!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Dave,,, thank you ,,, pleasure having you visit,,,, cheers
Dave Corn
Thanks for all of your visits and comments on my photostream too…..........Have a wonderful week!
Maria Moro replied
thank you ,, same to you Dave,,, cheers
clizzio
These are so unusual. I love the colors and texture and the composition. Well done!
Maria Moro replied
Hello clizzio,,, pleased to meet you,, thank you for your kind words,,, when another artist favours my work ,,,it’s a big compliment for me,,, thank you,,,cheers
kalaryder
Terrific shot, love the details
Maria Moro replied
many thanks,,, I’m pleased to dropped in for a view,, cheers
Marilyn Harris
Gorgeous shot Maria!! Congratulations on your features!! :o)
Maria Moro replied
Hello Blossom,, thank you so much,,,
Carmen Hellofs
Very cool shot!
Maria Moro replied
thanks Carmen
Gayle Dolinger
I love, love, love this! It looks like a party!!!!
Maria Moro replied
Hello again,, thanks for coming back for another visit,, cheers
Rainy
Beautiful shot!
Maria Moro replied
thank you Rainy,,, glad you like it,,, cheers
debsphotos
Stunning image Maria!! Congratulations on your avatar win!!! *-)
Maria Moro replied
Hello debsphotos,, glad you dropped in for a visit,, really appreciate your feedback,, cheers
wildimagenation
lovely colour contrast!!!! very pretty :)
Maria Moro replied
thanks for coming by for a peek,, really appreciate your comments,,, cheers
Marilyn Harris
Congratulations on having your beautiful work chosen as Avatar!! So happy for you Maria!! :o)
Maria Moro replied
Oh thank you so much blossom,,, your lovely comment is so much appreciated,, I’m still smiling,,, lol,,
KazM
Perfect pink pic
Deserving of distinction
Absolutely an Avatar
Vivacious viewpoint
Maria Moro replied
Oh thank you Kaye,, a wonderful compliment,,, I’m glad you came by for a visit,, welcome back anytime,, ,cheers
Jokus
WOW this is amazing the soft pink flowers so very beautiful with the blue background!!! Love it!!!
Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)
Maria Moro replied
hello Jokus,, glad you like it too,, thanks for coming by & I really appreciate your feedback,, cheers
Donna Adamski
Beautiful capture…Congrats on your TOP TEN finish in the Never Placed in the Top Ten challenge in the #12 Great Features group.
Maria Moro replied
Thanks Donna,, WOW,, this is awesome,,, thank you ,,,thank you,,,
I’m over the moon,,
Yool
Beautyful!!!
Maria Moro replied
Thanks again Yool,,,
khadhy
congrats. You’ve made these flowers bloom.
Maria Moro replied
thank you so much,, can’t take all the credit ,,, glad you came by for a visit,,, cheers
Daniel Sly
Fantastic macro, really good job!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Daniel ,, nice to have you come by for a visit,, I really appreciate your feedback,, cheers
terezadelpilar
WOW! OUTSTANDING SHOT!
Maria Moro replied
Ola Tereza,, thank you for such a wonderful compliment,, I’m glad you like it too,, thanks also for favouring this one,,, cheers
Maria Moro
Miraart
wow fantastic,,,for the first time i see like this one!
Maria Moro replied
thank you so much,, really appreciate your comments,,,cheers
Angela Lance
Maria, this is a gorgeous photo!!! LOVE your POV on this!!!!
Congratulations on all of your features!! SO WELL DESERVED my friend!!!!! ;o)
Maria Moro replied
thanks so much Angela,, your feedback is much appreciated,, cheers sweetie
Barbara Brown
Great angle and color!
Maria Moro replied
thanks so much,,,
Rene
wow this is great it is so real and unreal
Maria Moro replied
many thanks Rene,,,
lefotodelmaui
it seems really flavoured, nice shot
Maria Moro replied
thank you so much,,,
Julie Thomas
gorgeous shot, love the colours!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Julie,, thank you for your visit,, really appreciate your feedback,, cheers
DevineDayDreams
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maria Moro replied
thank you
melant1017
Hello Maria, this is truly a beauty, congrats on the feature :)
~A
Maria Moro replied
Hello Antonio ,, many thanks for your visit,,, really appreciate your feedback
Rick Todaro
Breathtaking Image !! So well done !
Maria Moro replied
Hello Rick,, thank you for your wonderful compliment,,, glad you like it,, cheers
Normf
Great shot Maria. I’m guessing this is a cultivar of Corymbia ficifolia (used to be called Eucalyptus ficifolia) but I could be wrong. Beautiful anyway!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Norm,, yes,you’re right,, this is a dwarf species,, thank you for coming by for a visit,, I really appreciate your feedback,,, cheers
Patricia Montg...
Beautiful!!
Maria Moro replied
Thank again Patricia,, you really are spoiling me with all your wonderful feedback today,,, one can never get enough of it,,, lol,,, cheers
luanda
FANTASTIC & CONGRATS 4 all your FEATURES & WINNERS!!!! VERY WELL DESERVED!!!!!! Do you have italians roots????? I’m Italian!!!!My name’s DANIELA…NICE TO MEET U!!!!! ;-)
Maria Moro replied
Hello Daniela,, nice to meet you ,,thank so much for your wonderful feedback,,, My husband’s Italian,, I’m Portugues,,, we are quite a nice mix,,, cheers
RealPainter
great shot….....looks like a pink dress turned upside down , my fav color…..i love it
Maria Moro replied
Wow that’s a different way of looking at it,, you have wonderful imagination,,,, thanks for coming by again,, I really appreciate your feedback,, cheers
gompo
WOW!!! this is awesome… colour and comp are great Maria!!!
Maria Moro replied
Thank you so much ,,,it’s one of my favourites,,, I really appreciate your wonderful comments & feedback,,, cheers
doreen01
Great chromatic, angle…all! I love it!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Doreen,, thanks for the visit,, I’m honoured that you favoured this one,,, really appreciate your feedback,,, cheers
Richard Veal
Love the colours Maria.
Maria Moro replied
thank you Richard
Lyn Evans
Stunning capture, beautiful contrast of colour
Maria Moro replied
Hello Lyn ,, thank so much for your visit,, lovely having you ,, cheers
deannedaffy
Gorgeous work!!!
Maria Moro replied
thank you so much Deanne,,
Caterpillar
Amazing and beautiful! :)
Maria Moro replied
Hello Caterpillar,, thank you for coming by for a visit,, I really appreciate your wonderful compliment,,,, cheers
PatriciaLM
excellent shot!! love the colours, and great comp, well done Maria
Maria Moro replied
Hello Patricia,, many thanks for your lovely compliment ,, may I say your profile is amazing,, your work is something to be proud of,, cheers
IRISHPIX
Now thats an incredible beautiful photo Maria.

Maria Moro replied
Hello my little IRISH star,, thank you so much,, you’re spoiling with all this wonderful feedback,,, It’s nice having you,, cheers
erika15
This flower is so cool looking, it looks like it would be sea plant of some sort. I also like the angle! :)
Maria Moro replied
Hello Erika,, thank you for your lovely compliment,, yes,,it’s a very striking flower,, it’s one of my favourites,, cheers
Antanas
perfect….....
Maria Moro replied
Hello again my friend Antanas,, such a compliment when a wonderful artist like yourself favs my work,, thank you ,,, I’m honoured,,cheers
Steve Chapple
Great angle and wonderful colours.
Maria Moro replied
hello Steve,, many thanks for your visit,, really appreciate your feedback,, cheers
IRISHPIX
wow, great great job Maria..!!! Have a beautiful day!!

Maria Moro replied
Hello Joe,, thank you my sweet Irish friend,,, I really appreciate your regular visits,, enjoy the rest of the weekend,,,cheers
KarenKSmith
WOW awesome flower and pov..obviously it took forever to scroll down and leave a comment..your flowers are great!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Karen,,,, thank you so much for your wonderful compliment,,, I’m really glad you’ve back come for another peek ,,, you’re welcomed back anytime,,, ,, cheers
Maria Moro replied
thank you also for adding this one to your favs,,, a huge compliment,,cheers
Tammy Espino
Gorgeous capture! :)
Maria Moro replied
Hello Tammy ,, It’snice to meet you,, really appreciate your feedback,,, cheers
Hena Tayeb
lovely shot
Maria Moro replied
Hello Hena,,, thank you for coming by for a visit,, I really appreciate your comments,,,,cheers
mekea
Awesome Maria!! Great POV and color!!!!
Maria Moro replied
Thanks again mekea,, you’re very sweet,,,,cheers
Steve Buffington
Wow, look at all these awards for this shot. And well deserved. Its unique in its POV. The color is outstanding.
Maria Moro replied
Hello Steve,, thank you ,yes, it’s a little like a bottle wine with all those labels… lol,,, your compliment is so very much appreciated,,,cheers
handprintz
stunning colour and pov
Maria Moro replied
Many thanks Trudi,,
valzart
Aww this is so enchanting sweetheART ;}x happy hippy hugglez
Maria Moro replied
Many thanks Valzart,, you’re so kind,,,,cheers
abfabphoto
OMG I love this!! and apparently so does everyone else!! Took me forever to get to the bottom of this page LOL!! This is great work! I love the blue and the details in the flower! Instant fave! :)
Maria Moro replied
Hello Jen,, yes this one has been quite popular,, I hope you haven’t developed RSI in the process of scrolling down to the very bottom of the page,,,,lol,,, thanks for the lovely feedback & I’m honoured that you have added this one to your favs,,,,cheers
NAGILLAH
BRILLIANT!!
Maria Moro replied
many thanks you’re very kind,,,cheers
Johnsart
Wonderful perspective maria. The background is beautiful in contrast with the flowers.
Maria Moro replied
Hello John,, thank you for your regular visits,,, I really do appreciate your feedback,, It’s nice having you ,,,,cheers
sendao
fantastic work exellent colours!
Maria Moro replied
thank you so much sendao,, nice to have you come back for another visit,,,I really appreciate it,,,cheers
Brendan Schoon
Fantastic shot, great composition and the colors are outstanding!! Great detailed shot! Very well done.
Brendan
Maria Moro replied
Wow,, thank you so much Brendon,,, what a wonderful compliment,, I’m so glad you came by for a visit,,, cheers
wutz4tea
Wow this is the longest comment page I have seen so far on redb…anyway this is a beautiful photo! (that’s why!)
Maria Moro replied
I’ll accept that as a huge compliment,, many thanks for taking the time to comment,,, I really appreciate it,,, cheers
JennyDean
nice work Maria.
Maria Moro replied
Hello Jenny ,,it’s nice to meet you,,, thank you for taking the time to visit,,, really appreciate your feedback,,,cheers
scoob29
Fabtastic Maria love it.
Maria Moro replied
Hello Susan ,, many thanks for a wonderful compliment,,,cheers
JUSTART
great shot, what an alien looking flowers
Maria Moro replied
thank you justart,,, from this angle,, yes it does look alittle alien,,,thanks for your feedback,,,,cheers
Roddy Atkinson
Amazing looking flowers, great shot!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Roddy ,, many thanks for your feedback,, cheers
Marie Sharp
Love the angle and beautiful color!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Marie,, thank you ,, glad you like it,,,It’s one of my favs,,, cheers
EmeraldSun
Lovely capture of a beautiful, unusual looking plant!!
—hugzzzzzz-Bea :D))XXMaria Moro replied
Hello EmeraldSun,, my apologies for the delayed reply,, I’m playing catch up,, I really appreciate your comments,, I’m so pleased you like this one also,, cheers
Karin Taylor
gorgeous! gorgeous! gorgeous!
incredible close up view of these lovely blossoms :)
Maria Moro replied
Hi Karin,, please accepty my apologies for the delayed reply,, thank you for your lovely compliment,, really means alot to me,,,cheers
elenaoleniuc
So beautiful !
Maria Moro replied
Thank you so much ,,, cheers
sandysartstudio
This is a magnificent photo. So beautiful and breathtaking…..sandy
Maria Moro replied
Hello Sandy ,, my sincerest apologies for the delayed reply,,, thank you so much for taking the time to visit,,, I’m so pleased you like this one also,,,,cheers
Paola Svensson
Wonderful composition. And awsome colors.
Maria Moro replied
hello Paola,, apologies for the delayed reply,, many thanks for your lovely comments,,,cheers
Stephen Thomas
Awesome flower macro!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Stephen ,, thank you so much ,,, Awesome is a great compliment,,,,cheers
NatureGreeting...
Congrats on such a gorgeous photo, and on all its feature!!
Maria Moro replied
Thank you very much ,, I’m glad you came by for a visit,, cheers
gracestout2007
The background looks great! You captured a very interesting image.
Maria Moro replied
Hello Grace,,, thank you very much ,, really appreciate your feedback,,,,cheers
CanDuCreations
Amazing and marvellous work
Maria Moro replied
Many thanks for your lovely feedback,,,,cheers
Emma Wertheim
Beautiful work Maria – this is a lovely shot – love the angle..reminds me of Gum nut babies – remember their hats!! x
Maria Moro replied
Hello Emma,, yes I love May Gibbs work,, this is one of my favs.

mltrue
so beautiful! Fabulous work!
Maria Moro replied
Hello nice to meet you,, thank you for your lovely compliment,,means alot to me,,,,cheers
conniecrayon
instant fave ,interesting angle … lovely colours and contrast (O:
Maria Moro replied
hello Connie,, many thanks for adding this one to your favs,,, it’s an honour,,,cheers
amko
Wow, this is gorgeous, no wonder it won so many features! congratulations!!! :))
Maria Moro replied
Thanks so much amko ,, this is wonderful news,, cheers
Angela Lance
Congratulations on another win w/ this awesome shot Maria!!! :o)
Maria Moro replied
Wooooh Hooooooo! thank you Angela,,, It’s wonderful ,, I’m so honoured ,, cheers
Donna Adamski
Congrats on your WIN :)
Maria Moro replied
Hello Donna,, thank you ,thank you,,, I’m so pleased with this result,,, I’m very thankful to those wonderful members for voting,,,cheers
Rachel Stickney
Congratulations on your win In the Pink! Well deserved with this great shot! :-)
Maria Moro replied
hello Rachel,,, you’re so kind,,, I really appreciate your feedback,, means alot to me,,,,cheers
Magee
A terrifice shot this Maria, and deserved of the win. Many congratulations to you on a wonderful capture.
Maria Moro replied
Hello Magee ,, thank you for taking the time to congratulate me,, you’re very thoughtful & kind,, I really appreciate it,,,cheers
parmi
Woohoo, congrats on winning the Pink challenge my friend!! For once, i get to notify YOU!
Maria Moro replied
Yeah Baby,,, that’s awesome,, thanks Andrew,,I’m so over the moon,,, I’m break dancing ,,,,lol ,,,
scoob29
Got to the bottom at last, LOL congrats Maria well done.xxxx
Maria Moro replied
Careful ,,one can get a nose bleed getting down to the bottom,,,,lol,,, thank you so much my dear Susan,, I really appreciate that you took the time to visit ,, cheers
Richard Stanley
Well done Maria – a beautiful photo!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Richard,,, thank you ,, you’re so kind,, appreciate you taking the time to visit,,,, cheers
Carol Megivern
Great photo Maria! And what an unusual looking flower…does it have a pretty smell?
Maria Moro replied
Hello Carol,, It’s nice to meet you,, thanks for coming by ,, NO,, the flowers don’t have a scent,,,, It’s has to rely on it’s good looks,,,,lol,, take care,,,
Maria Moro
Thank you to the lovely members who voted Flowering Gum winner in “Pink Challenge”Pink for group #1 Artists of Redbubble*
cougarfan
Congratulations On Your Challenge Win:))) Your Work Is Now Current Avatar For #1 Artists Of Redbubble:) You Are Also A Featured Member:)))))xoxoxox
Maria Moro replied
Many thanks Trena,, I’m so pleased & I’m so tickled PINK,,,lol
I really appreciate it,,,cheers
triciamary
Congratulations!!!! It really is a stunning shot and one you should be very proud of!
Maria Moro replied
Thank you kindly,, your lovely comments are very much appreciated,,cheers
DevineDayDreams
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! WELL DESERVED!!!!! :)
Maria Moro replied
Thank you my sweet Daisy,, It’s nice of you to take the time to visit,,, I really appreciate it,,,,cheers
Waleska Luker
Superb!
Maria Moro replied
Many thanks WaleskaL,,,
Terri~Lynn Bealle
CONGRATULATIONS on your #1 choice : ) This is stunning! So pretty in PINK!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Terri-Lynn,, nice to have you visit,,, I really appreciate your lovely comments ,,,,cheers
cougarfan
Your Work No Thanks To Me !!!!!!!The Members Loved It:))))) Congrats:))))))))xoxox
Pete Costick
Hey Maria, I think I must have commented way back one of your other versions of this, but looking again, I agree with your choice, this being the best one :)
So bright and vibrant, gorgeous image and what a success story this has been for you, so much well deserved acclaim :)
Maria Moro replied
Hey Pete, yes it’s totally blown me away how popular this piece has become,from what originally was alittle playing around with angles & colours has led to this amazing journey,thank you for being a wonderful support,cheers
ApeArt
i love this!
Maria Moro replied
thank you so much ApeArt ,, glad you like it,,,,cheers
mikequigley
lovely pov – mq
Maria Moro replied
thank you kindly,,,,cheers
Barbara Brown
Great angle and color!!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Barbara,, thank you so much,, really appreciate your visit,,cheers
Jeannette Sheehy
this is just stunning – great angle, great colours and fantastic subject. Beautiful!
Maria Moro replied
thank you so much Jeannette,, such a lovely compliment,, I really appreciate you taking the time to visit,, always welcome,,,cheers
SandraRos
Maria Moro replied
WooHooo!!!!!! many thanks to those lovely members who voted,,, I’m so over the moon,,, cheers
Christophe Testi
really nice!
Maria Moro replied
thank you kindly Christophe,,
zolim
This is fantastic!
Maria Moro replied
Thank you so much zolim,, such a wonderful compliment,,,cheers
Svetlana Sewell
Amazing capture!
Maria Moro replied
Thank you Svetland,, you are very kind.
Susan Duffey
Power in pink!! congrats on all your well deserved features – a wonderfully creative shot.
Maria Moro replied
thank you kindly Susan,,, I glad you came by for a visit,, I really appreciate it..
Birgitta
Very nice. :) It’s the composition that shines here!
Maria Moro replied
Thank you Birqitta,, it’s nice to meet you,, I really appreciate your comments,,,, cheers
GerryMac
stunning capture! excellent perspective!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Gerry,, thank you ,, Stunning is a wonderful compliment,,, glad you like it too,, cheers
KarenKSmith
Congrats on the avitar win and your featured artist in #1 Artists of Red Bubble! This is a spectacular shot Maria!
Maria Moro replied
Thank you my dear Karen,,, you are so lovely … you continue to offer me such encouraging support…. If you lived closer we could share a coffee & a girly chat….take care
MaeBelle
Great shot, a whole bunch of shooting stars in firey red glasses! Great angel, and colors.:o)) God Bless,Mae
Maria Moro replied
Hello Mae,,, I’m still amazed how popular this one has become… I’m glad you like it also.. I love this plant ( I have 2 in my garden) , the flowers are just beautiful.
sandra parker
“FANTASTIC”
Maria Moro replied
thank you kindly Sandra,, nice to have you pop in for a visit,, really appreciate it….cheers
Solomon Walker
fantastic photo – such a glow of joy!
Maria Moro replied
Thank you so much Solomon… such a compliment….cheers
presbi
Breathtaking capture, Maria, it’s an anthem to your skill!!!!
Maria Moro replied
many thanks Sergio,, nice to have your comments.. how is the weather in Italy??? best time of the year …cheers
christophermp
Those colors are absolutely awesome aren’t they! fantastic shot Maria.
Maria Moro replied
Oh Christopher, you are so kind… Such a huge compliment…...cheers
JuliaWright
Gorgeous image!
Maria Moro replied
Thank you kindly Julia….
Sharon K. Shubert
This beauty is my favorite of your works! Wonderful photography. :)
Maria Moro replied
many thanks again Sharon,, your compliment means alot to me…cheers
luanda
Maria! Congrats on your Feature in “Colour me a rainbow” Group! This shot is really a masterpiece! Luv, DANIELA
Maria Moro replied
Thank you so much Daniela,, it’s always nice to have you come by for a visit,, your feedback & compliment is also well received… cheers
enchantedImages
Wonderful!
Looks like they are trumpeting to the sky.
Fringed-out pink sky trumpets are what they seem to me.
Something out of a Dr. Suess book…....
Maria Moro replied
LOL… thank you so much …your feedback is so refreshing … I love Dr Suess & I know what you mean.. .thank you also for adding me to your watchlist .. I now better behave myself…..lol.. I’ll be making my way to your portfolio shortly….cheers
joyousmoon
Fantastic! Congratulations on your Feature!
Maria Moro replied
thank you kindly Pamela….cheers
KarenKSmith
Congrats on the feature in Color Me a Rainbow..you go girl!
Maria Moro replied
WooHoo!!!!!!!! yeah baby…. thanks Karen, you always deliver pleasant feedback…. cheers my dear.
Taylor Sawyer
Congrats on your feature! You are now invited to enter
this piece into The Best of Pink
Maria Moro replied
thank you Taylor for the invite….cheers
Junior Mclean
color is very good on this one
Maria Moro replied
thank you so much Junior,, nice to have your visit…..cheers
Gudrun Eckleben
Lovely colour! Lovely angle!
Maria Moro replied
thank you so much… cheers
kalaryder
Truly beautiful
Maria Moro replied
a lovely compliment.. thank you kindly….cheers
Bruce Dickson
Wonderful! A pity so few others liked it …
Maria Moro replied
thank you Bruce,,, yes it’s a pity.. Love your humour…take care
kalaryder
In top ten of July Avatar challenge in Blooming Trees Group
Maria Moro replied
Thanks for letting me know…
Tallow
amazing photo Maria
Maria Moro replied
thank you kindly Tallow… nice to have you visit…cheers
Paul Gibbons
Excellent work, love the contrasting colours and detail.
Maria Moro replied
Hello Paul… many thanks for coming by ,,, your lovely feedback is much appreciated….cheers
sadeyedartist
Wonderful. The pink is so joyful in this shot.
Maria Moro replied
Thank you ,, Joyful is a perfect way to describe this lovely flower…thank you for taking the time to view my work…..cheers
BigD
They are beautiful, Maria
Maria Moro replied
Hello BigD…it’s nice to have you drop in for a visit… yes,, they are beautiful indeed..cheers
ctheworld
Congratulations on winning the Challenge! Beautiful image!!
Maria Moro replied
thank you kindly … I really appreciate that you took the time to visit…. cheers
Tama Blough
Congrats on your challenge win!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Tama,,, it’s so lovely of you to drop in for a visit… your feedback is very much appreciated….cheers
Mika
Seen this amazing image so much around RB thanks for sharing and congrats on your win!
Maria Moro replied
Hello Mika,, oh thank you so much… I’m so delighted with the news… I really appreciate you letting me know… it’s an honour to be featured in your group….cheers
seductress
Agree with ALL the above! :)
Maria Moro replied
Thank you kindly seductress….nice to have you come by for a visit….cheers
Azzurra
WOW THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL….my finger actually got tired of scrollling to the bottom..haha X
Maria Moro replied
thank you so much… your lovely comment is very much appreciated…..you know that you don’t have to scroll down … you click on the comment box right at the top….. add your comment .& .it automatically takes it to the end without all that scrolling….
Azzurra
haha you know what i never knew that…lol i feel so stupid..haha thankYou for spotting that 4 me… ;D
Maria Moro replied
no sweetie… don’t feel like that… I myself only discovered the option a few weeks ago….. saves heaps of time doesn’t it… take care my dear//
heeb
Awesome! Great color combination! Love your composition!
Maria Moro replied
thank you kindly heeb… nice to have you come by for a visit… I really appreciate it…cheers
Noewi
I love the colors! After reading your note about the photo I realized you did not need to lie down on the grass to take this photo :-)
Maria Moro replied
LOL… my young tree only stands about 1 metre tall… I really do appreicate your feedback & interest…. cheers
Adam Gormley
Beautiful image Maria, love the pov and DOF in this, wonderful work :)
Maria Moro replied
Hello Adam, thank you so much for such a lovely compliment…...cheers
Monjii
Appropriate name….it does look good enough to eat :)
Maria Moro replied
LOL…. I wouldn’t recommend we eat this flower…. thank you kindly for dropping in for a view… your lovely feedback is well received…cheers
Emmahleee
This is so beautiful
Maria Moro replied
Thank you so much Emma… nice to have you come by for a view…..cheers
kalaryder
Finalist in Avatar Challenge for August in Blooming Trees
Maria Moro replied
Thank you for letting me know… really appreciate the votes… my congratulations to the winner…. cheers
John Vandeven
Maria Moro replied
Thank you John,,, what a lovely way to start my Monday morning.. cheers.
paolo1955
Hats off to a stunning photo !
Maria Moro replied
Thanks Paolo… sure take your hat off but leave your shirt on…. lo…thank you so much for your lovely comment…. cheers
nishagandhi
great
Maria Moro replied
Thank you kindly…
Lyn Higgs
Wonderful colour, beautiful shot… a winner ; D
Maria Moro replied 18 days ago
thank you so much …...sorry about the late reply
Craig Hender 21 days ago
Beautiful shot and processing Maria.
Maria Moro replied 18 days ago
thank you kindly Craig
TeAnne 5 days ago
This is so pretty
Maria Moro replied 5 days ago
thank you so much TeAnne.. your feedback is well received…cheers