Flower Critique?

[JC Barker]

Any thoughts or tips appreciated. D60 with 28-135IS, just playing around.

http://www.pbase.com/image/13775160

Thanks,
Jeff

[Conk]

Nothing to improve on from my point of view but possibly cropping from the right up close to the base of the flower. Just to take it out of center. Good shot.

[bigdave]

Really beautiful shot! I think your DOF is right on the money, and the colors look vivid as well. IMHO, the only thing that could be better is the composition. Although I can't think of a way to fix it, I do have some ideas that you could try. There's not a whole lot going on to the left of the flower, but the colors there are really soft and compliment the flower nicely. Furthermore, the flower to the right, although out of focus, appears distracting to me. If you think it may improve the shot, try cropping out the blurred flower to the right, or if you think that may unbalance the shot, leave it just as you've posted it... your call, because either way will look attractive. Keep up the good work.