Peacock Strands
by Demersus

Comment by loseme:
*Critique Club*

Wow looks like you are off to a good start, this being your first challenge you did a great job.

"Peacock Strands" is a good entry into Shallow DOF III because it is something different, not the traditional flowers (which I am guilty of using). This image really does draw the viewer in because the colors are so vibrant. The colors look very true to what they actually are. I think voters may have had a harder time voting on this shot because the DOF is kind of hard to tell since it looks more like a repeating pattern. The focus and lighting look good and well composed.

Overall I think this was a great first entry and I can see your second did very well, so I really look forward to your future entries.

Iced Pine
by Demersus

Comment by JSAYB:
"Cool" macro

Iced Pine
by Demersus

Comment by emily212:
I like this close up it works very well.

Iced Pine
by Demersus

Comment by PHOTOKID:
Great DOF, and neat idea for an image. love the reflections in the drops BTW

Iced Pine
by Demersus

Comment by JawnyRico:
What a great macro shot. Clarity and sharpness are right one. A GREAT shallow DOF shot. Love the use of negative space, and the green and orange really stand out. Nice work.