Greetings from Ernie of the Critique Club!
Subject: The flower definately meets the challenge description and is the obvious subject of the photo. It is well presented.
Composition: Nicely placed in the frame. I am not sure if a different view of the flower (from a different angle) would have improved this or not.
Technicals: Given your many contributions to this site I am sure that you are aware your highlights are overexposed in this image.
Improvements: The lighting appears to be harsh sunlight. I would suggest paying close attention to your camera's histogram to check for overexposure and compensating as needed, as well as either using fill flash or a portable light tent/scrim to cut down on the harsh sunlight. I think without the overexposure on the white petals this would have easily been in the mid 5's.
I look forward to seeing more of your entries in the near future. :)
Ernie |