i posted this a few days ago in the ETL forum. took the advice and worked on it. my first try at macro photography. after seeing some of the other posts in this forum, i definitely have a lot to learn.
D300, Sigma 150, f/2.8, 1/800s, 0EV, ISO 640, handheld
Harold, I'd consider taking the dark green on the right side down to the lightness of the green at the bottom to keep it from being so overpowering. Also, I think the comp would be even stronger with more separation between the two opened flowers and the two unopened buds just to the upper left of them. Nice diagonal placement of the limb and you know I love your choice of aperture!
I really like the "pop-out" effect you got with the flowers. I have been doing some similar experimenting myself to get this effect with open aperture settings. I agree with Jules about the background.