The textures you've captured are clear and interesting and I think that the blue in the sky helps to save me from feeling sad when I view what was once a glorious flower. You've done a good job of evoking a feeling :)PJ
You've captured and very well I might add ... that which we all do our best to put out of mind ... the marching on of time and the toll it takes inevitably. . Technically quite well done ... Aesthetically ? Perhaps as a constant reminder of aging, not the best prospect for a desktop. Then again Michael ... you're 25 while this old guy is 72 ... we may well see things from different perspectives. You're gallery exhibits a great deal of talent so pay my comment little heed.