Thank you for your comments, Doug and TV. I was of two minds about that leaf when I cropped the image...may still make some changes in it. I included the leaf because I liked the three vibrant colors and also the way the leaf continued the diagonal line to the bottom right corner.
--Mary Anne
I like how the bees make the flower look large. I like it with or without the green. I can see a point for removing it but I also like how it balances yellow and blue. -COAmature
This kept pulling me back to see that gorgeous sunflower, but something was wrong. Tonight after one martini and a couple of glasses of wine with my daughter leaving for college next week, it hit me. The big green leaf has to go. Otherwise, great shot. Excellent exposure and bees. See Pending for a version without the leaf. -tv