Dogwood Blossom.

In our garden.

Very nicely done!

Now that you've produced this gem in your own backyard how will you ever convince your significant other that you now need to drive far afield for exotic photos? Your goose is now cooked! In spite of the subject being centered (I believe this is one of those rare times it works) it's very appealing. I'm not sure that if left in colour the merging with the bloom behind would have been reduced, I'm sure you experimented with it. Sometimes you just have to accept what nature provides, unless, of course, you are prepared to do much battle in PS. Best, LM.

Len and Doc, there is no crop so centered was only option I have many more using rules :)

We live next to a huge nature preserve so nature photography is just 100 yards from my front door. Great place to live, best regards ...