Pretty cool. Almost looks simian

This is a very great shot!

You have got the start of a lovely photo, but first straighten the horizon, and then darken the whole photo so the rays will show better.

I experimented with the contrast and darkness but couldn't get anything I liked. I may try again. I just like submitting photos so others can see my stuff. I'm not really worried about winning!

It's not all about winning, far more about learning, and If you are happy with the tones, that's great, but I still think you need to straighten the horizon.

What is the frame in this photo?

yea I'm not quite getting it. maybe explain it a bit so we see your view?

Actually, I see three frames. The bud part of the stem that is folded back for the flower to emerge, the rose bush branches and leaves and then the trees in the very back gound just out of focus. the trees form the 3 sides of the framing. Not the traditional frame as captured in many photos but yet it is still framed by nature.

I'll go with that! Your right in it's not the traditional framing but it's out of the box. GL author!

I was going to change this photo but I decided against it after re-reading the contest goal/theme. The goal does not appear to me to be a "frame" but taking a photograph with a surrounding that frames the object or item you are focusing on. I believe I captured that. Am I wrong? Never thought a contest as simple as this could be so confusing but I do take alot of pain meds! LOL

This is definitely on the fence but I think it'll pass. I see the same object (foliage) surrounding the flower on three sides. To me, that should count. I would pull the crop out a bit though so that the top of the bud isn't being cut off. Still, this is a great photo! All the best!

Done Steve. Thanks for the tip!

Very very beautiful shot author...well done

Love that rose!