This image shows good technical work and thought about lighting and background.
The rose is nicely focused and highlights its colors. The warm color combination of pink and yellow stands out against a dark background. The bokeh in the background adds depth and focuses attention on the flower.
The lighting is very low, and the shadows on the leaves are a little too dark. A soft light source could be added to slightly illuminate the rose and leaves without losing the dramatic atmosphere.   Posted: 12/07/2024 10:43:47

A gorgeous capture Howard. The focus is crisp for the front three quarters or more of the flower and to me does not detract at all (there are those who prefer focus hundred percent front to back which would probably involve bracketing). The colours are vibrant and a big part of the attractiveness. Whatever you did to have them looking that rich - capture or editing - it is brilliant. I wonder would you consider cropping 1:1 around the rose itself. It really is the star of the show and the leaves bottom left in my view, are superfluous.   Posted: 12/18/2024 23:00:35