She Loves Me.. She Loves Me Not [Macro:Flower Petals]

[jay.koirala]

Hello,
I am new to DPS and so far I have found this website very resourceful and helpful. Good Job, thanks and Cheers!
OK here we go,
I did not intended to make the front blur, however, later when I looked at it I kinda liked it. I have done little post processing in Light Room. I added some border, but the image is not cropped. I think I could have done a little better with the composition, not a liking the other bud on the right, what do you guys think? Do you think cropping will help? Also, the out of focus part in the front, what do you think?

EXIF:
Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Lens Sigma 70-300mm f/4.0- 5.6 Macro Zoom Lens
Exposure 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture f/5.0
Focal Length 190 mm
ISO Speed 400
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program Aperture-priority AE

Thank you for your time and support.
Cheers!
Jay
Flickr: koiralajay's Photostream

[bruceliv]

I don't mind the bud on the right. I like the color, and the composition is ok. My problem is there's only one pedal that's somewhat sharp, though not tack sharp. I believe this much blur in the entire image detracts from drawing the eye to a main subject. I'd suggest you work on a tripod, perhaps slow the shutter speed even more, and use a smaller aperture to increase depth of field.

[jay.koirala]

Originally Posted by bruceliv

I don't mind the bud on the right. I like the color, and the composition is ok. My problem is there's only one pedal that's somewhat sharp, though not tack sharp. I believe this much blur in the entire image detracts from drawing the eye to a main subject. I'd suggest you work on a tripod, perhaps slow the shutter speed even more, and use a smaller aperture to increase depth of field.

Thank You Bruce, I will give it a try with slower shutter, smaller aperture and a tripod.
Cheers !