The first was a low-key style, lower flash power, reflective black background and landscape orientation. This shot also went with a rule-of-thirds composition, placing the flower on the left third and 'facing' out into the open space.
For comparison, a portrait orientation, white background, a little more juice on the flash for a high-key treatment.
The basic exposure of the flower is roughly the same in both shots, but both work for different reasons. I like the high-key more for the ephemeral quality and the brilliance of the colour, but the contrast in the low-key is pretty striking, and I think I like the composition better.
Two shots, and I like both!
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