[Chip]

Wulf - Yes, I can easily go back and shoot again. Thanks for pointing out the "what is the subject" problem. I think that is what I was getting at when asking about the "tree v. roses as a distraction," but the way you put it more appropriately captures the problem I'm having.

When I go back, my sense is that the tree by itself would be a better picture, and that I should get a good bit closer to it. Thoughts?

Matthias - Thanks. I did have the exposure turned down when I took that shot, maybe a bit too much. The sun was going in and out from behind the clouds, so I was guessing as best as I could. And thanks for noticing that the rose was covering up the tree trunk. As many times as I looked at this photo, I never noticed that before.

Thanks for the feedback.