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Seeing the thumbnail I wondered why a bud was included in the foreground to distract from the picture of a standalone flower. In the larger view I find it a very philosophical rendition of life. In the foreground there is a bud yet to bloom into what it is to be, a flower. Then there is a withered one, no more blooming but yet a flower. In the background the blurred image is like memory of what it had been, a flower. 

I like how is composed and this soft dark light that cover the composition,nice details where needed,very good.

Great focusing, very good lighting!

Hi Christy. This is a wonderful capture. I like the placement of the flower and the shallow depth of field that blurs out the background. I also like the overall green feel of this image. Well done!

I like the colours and the background.

An absolutely beautiful image. The color, lighting and depth are sublime, thank you!

Hi Christy,

  Beautiful image with wonderful composition & details.  Take care, Patsy

Beautiful light and capture of the stages in a flower's life. Wonderful work! Thank you for sharing. :)

Very beautiful.