The background fence was necessary to keep the animals from digging up the plant. But you don't want to see the other pics. I also realize the flower is not centered.
I am beginning to understand. I have taken some pictures of flowers around the house and don't care about the background, and also taking care to try to get a GOOD shot. It will all come in time. I hope. My goal is to get some good shots and a few great shots along the way. I hope to get a few good shots of the eclipse coming up also. Plan on being in the Columbia SC area for that.
Very gorgeous, only to be 40 years younger. She is very photogenic. My wife and I were in your neck of the woods a couple of years ago catching a boat to Alaska from Seattle. Beautiful area.
Shot this with my new Nikon Coolpix P900 on a tripod. First attempt after buying a couple of days before. All camera, no editing. Was set in AUTO mode.