I really don't do flower shots...I went out shooting with my wife all day for this gold challange and took this as an afterthought. By the end of the day, this was the best I had, what can I say I'm new at this.
Awesome! Nice DOF! Great feeling Photo, but no real simplified subject! However, if you were going for the splash of gold as a "full court press," then you "nailed it!" Good job! :)