This is really nice...I love the layers in it. I have taken a couple of shot's like this but havn't posted em on here...I might use them for a free study or something...
I really like the lighting in this image it is soft and effective with good highlight and shadows. I agree with Eric’s' comment on the editing of the background and the black edges of the outer petals... an additional note the lower left petal has some blemishes on it. removing it before the picture would have been most effective or some spot editing...its all in the details...this is still my largest obstacle to overcome...I tend to see the flaws in others work easier then my own but I'm working on it.
it looks like the background was changed to black, and your selection was over feathered? there are really blurry lines along the edges. I want to score it higher, but the lines are to distracting