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Sorry Cheryl, this doesn't do anything for me at all but I will try and give you an unbiased critique. I find the colours far too intense and the subject is too close. Its more of an abstract than 'something' but that maybe what you're after. On a positive note its artistic and the overall colour scheme appears to be correct'cos the white is spot on. Sorry this wasn't more positive Cheryl and hopefully some better critiques will emerge.
No need to be sorry Barry ... thanks for ur input I appreciate ur candour 
I posted to get "advise" I have noted what u said about being to close ..thanks ..that helps me ..also I enjoy the image for the abstraction that I created consiously ..however I realised that it does not describe/record this flower in any recognisable way ...maybe IF more of the stamen(the orange bit at the top) was in shot that would have helped like u said .."move back" ..any way thanks again I too 'hope' that more people will add their voice to what I already consider to be valuable input thanks again Barry ..Cheryl (WHO is also hoping the vine is still in bloom tomorrow so as to try again and capture the beauty of what is considered here to be a noxious weed !)
I posted to get "advise" I have noted what u said about being to close ..thanks ..that helps me ..also I enjoy the image for the abstraction that I created consiously ..however I realised that it does not describe/record this flower in any recognisable way ...maybe IF more of the stamen(the orange bit at the top) was in shot that would have helped like u said .."move back" ..any way thanks again I too 'hope' that more people will add their voice to what I already consider to be valuable input thanks again Barry ..Cheryl (WHO is also hoping the vine is still in bloom tomorrow so as to try again and capture the beauty of what is considered here to be a noxious weed !)
Its very subjective but you could say there are broadly two types of image. "A picture of . . ." where it would be the a full frame, all of the item 'you can spot it anytwhere' type of shot or "A picture based on . . ." where you use an item, or well known item, then distort it, add some artistic flair and produce a graphical/abstract effort. For instance if you photographed a daisy showing all the leaves people can see it everywhere and recognise it as a daisy. If you zoomed in showing only 4 petals then painted each one a different colour, then added some PS effects what are you left with?? You can still call it "Daisy" but its a graphical interpretation. Not a 'this is what they look like'. Go get 'um tiger - push out that envelope 
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Well Cheryl shall I have my two pennyworth ? Red is a difficult colour . I would have concentrated on the middle stamens and got as much detailas you could . How you take your photo is up to you . ie: what angle and so-forth if you listen to everyone else it wont be your photo . I try mine ( macro Flowers ) on different close up settings and at different exposures . Also only put a third flash on close up or try a bit of white tissue over the flash gun .
Mavis thanks re the technichnical data and the tip using a tissue ..will definately give them a whirl ..I will have to consult my "loner" cameras manual to see IF I can make those adjustments on it ..when next I have it in my careRed IS difficult isn't it!I respect ur prowess on macro shots Mavis so I really appreciate ur input!..Trunk guy ..yes very true what you say ty ..cheryl
thanks re the technichnical data and the tip using a tissue ..will definately give them a whirl ..I will have to consult my "loner" cameras manual to see IF I can make those adjustments on it ..when next I have it in my careRed IS difficult isn't it!I respect ur prowess on macro shots Mavis so I really appreciate ur input!..Trunk guy ..yes very true what you say ty ..cheryl
Cheryl, macro with flash is a very difficult and ambitious thing to do, particularly with a built in as sole source as you will nearly always get harsh shadows. I only ever use daylight, it's predictable, and FREE. Try to avoid direct sunlight as it's too contrasty. If you're serious about macro then a tripod is a good investment. It'll slow you down hugely but that's no bad thing as you're forced to think about composition.
Mavis ty and If the vine seeds I will gladly get it for /to u some how ??? in any event It has given me a "little"task thanks I have to warn u tho ...this is a very vigourous plant and would soon take over your beautiful garden IF it is left unattended ..something like Morning glory does I love that plant as well jpdias ty 4 ur comments actually I did take this is daylight but i searched for the subject deep into the bush cheryl
and If the vine seeds I will gladly get it for /to u some how ??? in any event It has given me a "little"task thanks I have to warn u tho ...this is a very vigourous plant and would soon take over your beautiful garden IF it is left unattended ..something like Morning glory does I love that plant as well jpdias ty 4 ur comments actually I did take this is daylight but i searched for the subject deep into the bush cheryl
