Rose in B&W

It's not often you see this sort of pic done in black and white. Nice effect though I think it may benefit with a little more contrast. Just my opinion though..

I agree about the contrast comment. I like the lighting a lot,

Nice almost airbrushed feel to it. The surface tonality of the petals is captured well. The dew drops to the right corner look almost like an afterthought and perhaps a little cliched.