First flower shots, C & C if you please

[valkyrie70]

Hello. Here is my first attempt with flowers and close ups in general. What do you think?

1.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn145/valkyrie2705/Flora/CallaLily01.jpg
2.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn145/valkyrie2705/Flora/CallaLily04.jpg
3.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn145/valkyrie2705/Flora/CallaLily05.jpg

 

[KristinaS]

I prefer the black background of the second image. It keeps the focus on the flower instead of competing with it.