I wish this had a bit more DOF so that the rest of the stem were sharp, but the rest of the background blurred asit is. I think that would allow the curvature of the stem to be much more positive compositionally.
Definitely meets the challenge and exhibits proper bokeh. The subject matter leaves me wanting (not because it's a flower - I have nothing against flowers - it just lacks a "wow" factor for me). Good luck!
This is awesome! It looks like your subject has worked its way up out of that beautiful soft bokeh. I love the circles of pointed light in the background too! Definitely one of the best flower photos in the challenge!