Model = NIKON D300
Exposure Time = 5"
F Number = F25
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Off
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 157mm
Lens Nikkor 105mm/F:2,8 VR
Adrian, that is very dramatic! A five second exposure, eh? It sure did give you a deep, intense blue.
I think the flower, crop, comp - everything - is very well done. I wish the lower leaf area were more in focus because I believe it adds something to the comp. However, since it is so OOF as compared to the rest of the image, I think I would consider cloning it out.
Very nice job on the flower itself. It's got a huge amount of visual impact!
The flower looks fantastic! As Jules said that the leaf would be a good part of the comp had it been in focus but since it isn't, I'd clone it out. I also think taking a very small slice off the right side might be in order.