flower bed

[SmartWombat]

Is this better at f2.8 or f7 ?

[dbutler]

I like it as 2.8. Very pretty.

[PuckJunkey]

7 because all three flowers are in focus and the background is still blurred enough to not distract, but defined enough to give context.

[mjs1973]

I like the f/7 version for the same reasons as PuckJunkey

[CLKunst]

I vote 7. As cited I like being able to see more of the field beyond. The first composition is a bit jarring.

[Chunk]

f7 - the bg is still sufficiently oof.

Beautiful too.

[SmartWombat]

Thanks everyone.
I didn't want to prejudice you by saying I like the f7 better, too.
Keeping the bunch of pink flowers in focus was important.

[dbutler]

Sigh. LOL. Im always odd one out, but I still prefer 2.8. For me, the background becomes distracting at 7 because its so much busier. But the flower facing the camera becomes the subject in itself. Both are beautiful shots.