A rose is, but a rose

[DougR]

[Cantab]

Doug, this is an attractive image. I suppose my one comment might be that the focus appears a bit soft. What focal length lens were you using?

[Ziggy]

Maybe a little soft but still makes for nice image.

[Shadowman]

Very nice.

[Geoff F]

It is often difficult/impossible to get everything totally sharp in this sort of scene without having background problems. The only alternative means manual focusing, on a tripod, and doing a merge of at least two different focus points; providing you have suitable editing software.

[DougR]

Yes, I have to agree, a wee tad soft, and I will shoot these roses again, but I was enthralled by the way the center looked like a fire, and the flames were reflected on the petals. This is not pp.
This is not the same rose:

[IzzieK]

I like the simplicity of the shot, Doug...no wonder it caught your attention...the second one is a bonus with the bee. I still prefer the first one...

[deetheturk]

Nice capture Doug!

[Ziggy]

Yes, I have to agree, a wee tad soft, and I will shoot these roses again, but I was enthralled by the way the center looked like a fire, and the flames were reflected on the petals. This is not pp.
This is not the same rose:

I agree.