I just wasn't happy. Thankfully I took lots of shots. This is better

[JBW]

[Shadowman]

Looks good, so much sharpness on the dewy greenery, helps move the eyes around the image.

[JBW]

Looks good, so much sharpness on the dewy greenery, helps move the eyes around the image.

this one does work better.

[Dave Humphries]

Looks like more buds due out tomorrow too Brian

In this angle, the brown thing in the background distracts, especially as it is partly behind the subject.

The sharply defined bit of leaf with pale area behind in lower left corner is also an attention distractor in my view.

If I am really picky; I might even suggest adding a few more image pixels across the top of frame, doesn't need many, just a few more than the border width would do.

Hope that helps, Dave

[JBW]

Looks like more buds due out tomorrow too Brian

In this angle, the brown thing in the background distracts, especially as it is partly behind the subject.

The sharply defined bit of leaf with pale area behind in lower left corner is also an attention distractor in my view.

If I am really picky; I might even suggest adding a few more image pixels across the top of frame, doesn't need many, just a few more than the border width would do.

Hope that helps, Dave

They should be budding for about a week.

The brown thing is a busted up rotting coconut that our dog likes to play with. If I shoot again it will be moved.

I never even noticed the lower left corner leaf. But you are right.

Oh go ahead and be really picky... I was seeing the pale green near the top part of the plant more as background but yes a little taller wouldn't hurt.

If the rain cooperates i will try for a new and improved shot tomorrow.
B.