Beautiful image, Ken! I think a slice off the right side (even though that's the way the BF is looking) might work better - he feels a little "off" in the frame. I'd suggest going vertical but then you'd lose all those gorgeous orange flowers...
Nice work on desating the colors - they look totally normal yet have real bounce to them.
I like the flowers and of course, the BKGR, but would rather that the butterfly's near-wing were parallel to the back of the camera. More importantly the butterfly itself if on the ratty side showing lots of wear on the far upper wing surface.
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Gorgeous image, Ken! I love the bright colors of the flowers and BG. I also like how you left space to the left to include more of the flowers. Nice details on the butterfly, and the near wing falling a little OOF isn't a big issue for me. Well done! :)
Beautiful image Ken. Excellent detail and lovely colours, bg. I am going to be different from the others as I would compose this with less space on the left even if it leaves you with a more squarish image. It is interesting to see how we all have a different preference.:)