Flowers again

Still unable to get out much I have been shooting in the yard again this time winter flowering cyclamen, what amazing little blooms they are looking so delicate yet able to take what winter throws at them.

All criticism and advice gratefully accepted.

Red Group – K7, Sigma 105mm macro, 1/100@f9.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/Thordell/Plants%20and%20Flowers/CyclamenRedgroup.jpg[/IMG]

Red bloom – K7, Sigma 105mm macro, 1/40 @ f13
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/Thordell/Plants%20and%20Flowers/CyclamenRedbloom.jpg[/IMG]

Pink bloom – K7, Sigma 105mm macro, 1/60 @f13
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/Thordell/Plants%20and%20Flowers/CyclamenPinkbloom.jpg[/IMG]

Bud on Leaves – K7, 105mm macro, 1/60 @f13
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/Thordell/Plants%20and%20Flowers/Cyclamen.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks for looking

The first two seem to be tad soft, but the last one is amazing - a dragon-bud I like the composition, it looks like the flower is peeking over leaves. And third one is also nice.

I too love number 4 - very sharp and with a bit of, it looks like, gold! I like 3 also for sharpness and a beautiful bokeh. Hope you'll be able to get out and about soon!

I really like the third shot Jackie, nice one.

Third for me too.

Great image!

Regards

Thank you for the comments, to be honest I am still having trouble with the K7 viewfinder, hope I will get there in the end but these were taken with the AF, on a tripod and a remote release. Last night they looked ok but yes, the first two are soft, perhaps it was wind, not mine, had the AF on single would it have been better on continuous do you think? Asking questions suppose best way is to give it a try.

Also have a problem with solid reds almost more difficult than white, any tips please.