I feel so sorry for you dude! You make excellent images, but seem to hit 4th more often the often! You lost the previous Masters with a inch, looks like you're unlucky this time to. :-\
It's just unbelievable! When I see pictures like this, ones that have lots of work put into the challenge I can only say WOW. Executed with perfection and fits the challenge to a tee, what can you do but give very high marks. WOW, great job. Hope you win! WOW, on top of that it was a 24 hour challenge. You must have had a day off to put this much effort into it. One more time... WOW!
Image critique: crisp, proficient, stock art. Composition is too central for me, so just one fully petalled flower and getting closer would improve it. Concept is good, if a little tacky.
Will probably get in the ribbons (not that that will be anything to shout about in this challenge!!).
Out of challenge interest: medium - if you like that kind of thing.
Wish I could vote on this, but I'm not a member. This would definately be a 10 from me - I love it! Very well done! The colors, tone and lighting are purfect.