Portrait of a flower?

Okay, serious critique time!

This is an idea I've been working for a category entitled "Portrait of a flower". (1) Is this even appealing, (2) Does it suit the category title, and (3) What can I do to improve it?

Thanks!

http://www.johnsphotography.ca/hold/..._4x6_Small.jpg

1 and 2 are yes for me.

I like the shot, and I think it could benefit from additional pp. I'd like to see a bit more contrast (maybe 10-15%)and a tad more sharpening on the top half of the shot, Actually the bottom part as well(5-10%);on the petals though, not the center of the flower. Hope that helps - marko

Definitely appealing. Not sure about 2, but why not the category seems flexible enough. I also agree that a contrast boost will help, and that you don't want to sharpen the centre.

Thanks guys; appreciate and agree with the input. On reflection though, I think perhaps this will be better executed with a slightly different flower; perhaps a pansy or similar with a less 'busy' centre.

I think it is a nice idea to use low contrast flowers for a project