Thanks for you suggestions, Joe. I've perked it up with a curves adjustment. Unfortunately, I can't move the rose more to the left unless I crop out the leftmost bud, which would make the image pretty close to a standard 2:3 aspect ratio. That's a good suggestion to keep in mind when I print it, though. --Garrett
Garrett: Wow, very good image on the cusp of being great. Beautiful subject captured at the right stage of life, exceptionally crisp and clear. On the constructive side (*), a more leftish composition, some perked up illumination, and some additional color saturation will send it to the next level, IMHO. Very, very nice as is, though. --Joe
