I think there is a little to much contrast in this photo. It may look better if it was softened a bit. Good focus and depth of field. The color is great. Also the border does not fit this photo, it makes it to dark. I realy like the composition on this one.
Great symbolism here. The rose fills most of the frame with the thorns playing a minor part off to the side. Life is the same, even though we seem to remember the pricks more vividly than the sweet scent. I love the effect of the fine droplets in this image.