A Red Rose is just another Red Flower:

[AB26]

Shot in very windy conditions in early morning sun.
A crop of the original.

In the lightbox you will see more detail.

[Shadowman]

I like it, interesting crop.

[Ziggy]

Very nice. Like the composition and the colors look good.

[Nicks Pics]

Very pretty, nice detail and not over sharpened. Did you change the BG or was it dark due to exposure?

[bnnrcn]

Lovely shot Andre

[Mike Buckley]

Probably my favorite photo you've presented. Exceptionally well done!

[AB26]

I like it, interesting crop.

Thank you John.
I am posting the original for you to see where it was cropped from.

[AB26]

Very nice. Like the composition and the colors look good.

Thank you Jim.
It has been a long uphill battle with red flowers for me.

[AB26]

Very pretty, nice detail and not over sharpened. Did you change the BG or was it dark due to exposure?

Thank you Nick.

I am very careful on sharpening. Learned something from Colin.
The BG is due to exposure.

[AB26]

Lovely shot Andre

Thank you Binnur.

I am trying.

[AB26]

Probably my favorite photo you've presented. Exceptionally well done!

Thank you Mike.

Much appreciated.

[deetheturk]

Wonderful image Andre, I like both versions!

[AB26]

Wonderful image Andre, I like both versions!

Thank you David.

[IzzieK]

I like both versions too, Andre...

[FrankMi]

Well captured details and hue Andre! Both versions present themselves quite elegantly.