What I didn’t see until I was processing this flower macro, were the silken threads left by some spider.
That makes this one pop, in my estimation.
The flower is beautiful by itself, against the field of green grass and other plants. The orange spikes of the center cone, contrast with the purple and green.
It was a harsh afternoon sun, but I think that helped bring out the spider threads.
You have an amazing, consistent gift in making still lifes exquisite. Perfect… sharp-focus flower, crisp, with stunning light and soft focus background set this apart from those of other photographers.