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Abstract Dahlia

This one is essentially straight out of the camera--post processing consisted of a minor exposure adjustment and some sharpening; nothing else.
All critiques welcome and appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to look.
EOS 7D
180 mm macro lens
36mm extension tube
tripod
1/5 sec at f/3.5
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Here's a second interpretation:

Manual focus stack from two exposures. Everything else as described in original post.
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like your first post best,could see this hanging on a wall in a modern style house.
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Mitch...This is a lovely image.I much prefer the first posting. Wonderful use of color and selective focus!
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Don't make me choose!! Both are wonderful -- like flames!
Wonderful control of reds!
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Thank you all for your comments and your time. I prefer to OP as well, and it is more typical of the style of my abstracts.
Wonderful control of reds!
The RGB histogram is a wonderful tool!