That textured red-orange background can be difficult to compete with but it works really
well here, seeiming to have an effect on the inside of the center petals and with the colors
that are dominant in the image. Beautiful together. I do like seeing the veins so well while 'sharpness' is not an end but s sort of 3-dimensional roundness. Very meaty.
very nice presentation Marisa. Like the very nice light and good balance with others roses in the background.interesting color of the light in dark places. well done
Marisa, a magnificent composition with the placement and lighting of the rose. The out of focus of the far petals is superb, but I would have prefered to see the petal in the central foreground more in focus. A good selection of the background, with a hint of colour.