You might want to take a look at reducing the color saturation -- it obviously won't be as red, but you'll be able to see a lot more detail in the flower.
"The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place; from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web." Pablo Picasso
WOW...this looks stunning on full screen. I agree with you about the reminder of sacrifices that have been, and still continue to be made in the name of Freedom. Your image captures the fragility of this beautiful flower, and serves as a reminder of the fragility of life itself. Thank you...into my favs with appreciation...Jacquie