Nice shots.I like the second one.I just want to request that please share some more flower shots form the gardens if possible.I am a big fan of natural and wild life photography.Please share some more detail and your own tips for such amazing photography.
Unfortunately where the first flower was located, that was the only good shot I could get. I don't like the background either, but the plant is lit up enough that the background isn't a huge distraction for me.