You have a wonderful subject here. And I certainly would not mind in the least seeing another version. :o)

A quick suggestion, perhaps adding in your camera's model and make in your accompanying narrative might provide a leaping off point for some tips and advice? Just a thought, that's all.

Now then, back to this intriguing flower and your photo ...

I like how the plant descends and creates a diagonal line in your composition. Sets up it up nicely for the viewer's eyes to follow. Some differing perspectives would be interesing to see, based on using that diagonal element. Adds to the visual dynamics of your image here.

Hope you don't mind my words to follow, as I mean no slight against your visual offering ... I think I detect a couple of things in your photo here. The part of the plant, just behind the actual flower? Clarity is a bit better in that portion which leads me to think that either your actual point of focus was off by a slight ... slight margin, or ... perhaps a change in aperture would open up the field of vision?

Typically, larger apertures (smaller F-stop number) will produce a wider and deeper DOF getting more of whatever you are photographing in focus.

The colours are very natural and accurate ... and it appears that you shot this in bright light. Well done on the exposure. Which leads me to think that your camera and you are definitely up to any photographic challenge.

Some shake ... some, or blurring is visible on some edges. Really minor. Just trying to give you as much as I can with my words and time here.

You've probably heard this before, however, continuing on ... a tripod would be a great addition for you if you enjoy this type and genre of photography. That and a shutter release cable would be ideal.

/\ Allll of that said ... and in my very humble and novice opinion, btw, as I am no professional ... I really enjoy this photo.

So very unique and despite the impressions of some of my comments above ... that I sincerely hope you don't come away with ... a fine effort and a very good image to present to us.

I, myself, had never seen nor heard of this plant before you brought it to our collective attention. Thank you for showing us a flower that most of us would not get to see. :o)

It's a pretty flower,lovely photo and thanks for the information.

Fascinating. Saw it in the voting booth and came over to look at it in the largest possible size saying to myself -- never saw a sea anemone look so much like a flower. Yessssss, well, it IS a flower, eh? Excellent image in every respect.

Joe this is so unique and I like it alot. Les up there does know what he is talking about and is a very helpful member here on caedes. I like your image as well as the wonderful title.
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Hello Joe....You have succeeded in capturing a thing of beauty.....Well done Joe....All the best...Mick.