I agreed.


If that same rose is still on your kitchen table, try sticking something dark behind it. The composition is OK but it's niether high key or low key. Not that it has to be, but I find that the outer petals which reflect more light back at the camera sort of fade into the background. If the background were much darker, dark green, even black, the whole flower would sit out and could be explored by the viewer. Also, if you have a spray bottle, try spraying a little water on it then get in nice and close and show us that beautiful rose again. In the photo shown here, I'd say it's plenty sharp. For flowers, I dont' think sharpness is as important as good light, contrast and background.


Thanks for sharing your work!!


Chuck