Very appealing photo. Excellent saturation and DOF. A bit tight on the cropping especially on the left side but still good. Unfortunately i don't see it meeting the challenge criteria :( Nevertheless a good photo! 5
off screen or beyond what your image shows--is there an expectation? If so, how did you evoke this? I like the shot in general but it does not deal with challlenge subject.
I see expectation in waiting for it to bloom, but don't know how well future alone figures into off-screen. Crisp and clear shot. Cropped a bit too close on the left for me.
I am not sure this makes me think there is anything off screen of interest.. maybe it was knocked over... maybe it wasn't since it is wet already not from water in the vase...I like the flower though....the shading and focus are good.