Would this make a good image for a "get well card"?

Hi Guys!!
Long time no see!! I missed you guys!! Last week my husband and I were up at our cabin and I was playing with taking shots of the bees zooming around the flowers. I was thinking this image might work for a "Get Well" type card. But, I'm second guessing myself since that second group is not in focus.

I had been shooting a bee and he flew off so I got this shot. Shot at 1/2000, F/10, ISO 800.

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A very uplifting image, fitting for the purpose, Elizabeth! I agree about the vertical crop. From a practical point of view, it makes a better card too. A landscape format card will tend to splay and collapse if displayed on a shelf as cards tend to be.

I print (uncropped) images on the right hand side of A4 paper, and then folded it makes a very attractive, slightly larger than usual card. Once I've set the margins, I can print further uncropped images very easily. You could standardise on smaller paper.

ANY photograph that you have taken is a good image for a get well card. The thought and effort are the important aspects. A beautiful picture is secondary. Chris's idea of using the right hand side as the back of the card is excellent.

Agree the crop adds value by creating more of a focused subject and at same time narrowing the shot onto the greater part of focus.

I appreciate all the help. I kept going back and forth on whether to crop the rest out or not. All the feedback helps tremendously. Especially since I've never tried to make a card before. Thanks

Get well should have calm and comfortable images. This sharp spikes/thorns so does not convey.

Good point Ralph!! I didn't think about the thorns, and the message thereof. I guess that would be better as a "Just because life gives you thorns....." message. I appreciate the help. I certainly wouldn't want thorns when I'm sick!!

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