You have truly mastered the depth of field here Cindy. I am impressed that you have captured the whole flower and still maintained the smooth background. Nicely done.
Thank you, Pete, Hal and Lennart.
Hal, I have this big Hibiscus plant and I've been waiting all summer to take a photo. I waited till a very cloudy day...the sky was like a huge softbox. My camera does handle reds well, but the light can not be too harsh or the reds will still blow out.