Sorry Alex...I didn't understand the word 'Foof' until I searched through the 'Discussion' boards! .. This has a softness blur to it, I agree with stylo above about turning down your aperture.
Alex, Chris (stylo) and Allie P are right, but I like to say as well that this, still very fine, Foofy Friday contribution is taken in extremely difficult lighting conditions. Without the use of a so called 'Fill-in flash' it's almost impossible to take a good floral 'against the light' image. To me it's good that Caedes-friends have some critiques, but, at the same time, their constructive approach in order to enhance someone's photographic skills is very praiseworthy. One is never too old to learn, my friend. For an old salt like me valid as well, ☺ !
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Thank you all for the compliments and critiques. I took this on my mobile phone and not sure if there is an aperture setting, but I totally agree that an F stop of 8 or 16 would be preferable.