Majestic Aurora Borealis
by shadowdoc31

Comment:
Thanks for all the positive comments; as always, I'd hoped my image would do better but c'est la vie.

To address one of the specific questions: yes, I used a tripod, and the image is definitely in focus (look at the tripod, stars, etc.)
The problem with the man is motion... a 10 sec exposure and the individual didn't cooperate. I prepared a version with the
man taken out, but ultimately thought the image had more "punch" with something in the foreground for scale.

SR71 Blackbird
by WonderDude

Comment:
Nice, one of the few I've seen (so far) that in any way meets the spirit of the challenge.

- Need to get control of those highlights! (e.g., around the Alabama flag).
- May also have "clipped" your black in the jet engine exhaust.

sometimes that light at the end of the tunnel is a train
by PennyStreet

Comment:
IMO, the idea of the challenge is a much wider DOF so you can actually make out the background.

winterdpc
by Mona

Comment:
How does this meet the challenge?

Object in motion
by MadMan2k

Comment:
No motion, processing problems. IMO, should have made the baby's head correct & put the gaps (if any) in the distance. "stitch" software nowadays is so good that you can't distinguish it from a true wide-angle lens (that is, if the software is used correctly).

Eyeing The Competition
by WonderDude

Comment:
Congratulations on a great photo & your first front-page finish!

To me, the detail in the eye is what makes this photo most interesting.

Again, good job!

Focus on the Fly
by WonderDude

Comment:
Congratulations on a great image, and a new all-time personal high score!

Looking for an late afternoon snack
by WonderDude

Comment:
Interesting wording of your title... nice color saturation!

bokeh fly by
by omikeo

Comment:
I like your idea, but IMO the uneven lighting distracts from the subject.

Focus on the Fly
by WonderDude

Comment:
Shoo fly!