End of Summer Flowers

[Rckclimber777]

I was out admiring some of the flowers in my parents' garden and saw this flower, so I started taking photos of it from varying distances. I finally got a shot that I liked, but still felt it was missing something so I went ahead and sprayed water on the flower, I feel that it really added a point of interest on the photo. Again I'd love to hear some feedback concerning this photo.

[AgingEyes]

Did you see that leaf at the top left hand corner? It'd be better without it.

[GB1]

I like how it's big. But I really think it needs more clarity and better sharpness, plus more DOF. Odd how the left side seems sliced by the green.. the geometry is confusing me there, but I think that's partially due to the lack of focus. Good green-red color combination.

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[LeeIs]

I agree about getting rid of that leaf on the top left. A squarer crop would achieve that. I also needs a bit more DOF. that coulda helped in the clarity. but i like your approach and the water drops are awesomely dispersed in this. nicely done.