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Nice control a macro with great composition, I can see this as a poster. Have you seen www.photo4me.com you can sell your images as posters through the web site.

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Hmmmm, I definitely like the shallow DOF and the detail (that must be actual pollen!) ... this must have been a tough shot to set up.

 

What isn't quite working as well for me is that the overall tone of the photo feels on the light side. Maybe it's just that it's so overwhelmingly red, but intuitively it seems a bit washed out to me (especially on the lower left-hand side). Perhaps it's something that a bit of time on the Curve could iron out?

 

Additionally, perhaps there's just a bit too much soft-focus across the top. Have you tried any alternative crops to see if they work a smidgen better?

 

Regardless, looks like very good macro work to my untrained eye.

funny.... I actually took the shot specifically to make a 3ft high poster for my wife's trade show booth!

I agree that there is something in the color that needs fixing, I just can't figure out what it is :(