Ashley
by Rook3000

Comment:
If the highlights weren't blown, this would be much better but still it's pretty nice. By the way, those fake eyelashes are wild! :)

What's the point?
by gajmaj

Comment:
One of my favorites so far, and I'm not even sure it's bokeh in terms of the way the word is being defined in the forums. But the out-of-focus background certainly enhances the subject of the photo, so I'm giving this at least a 7 and may come back to bump up later.

Bumped to 8, may come back for another bump later.....

Early Riser
by Brad

Comment:
This is very nice. I'm not sure about the composition, but the subdued lighting is beautiful, and I do think the background enhances the subject.

Out of the Thicket
by Beagleboy

Comment:
I have tried so to get a decent picture of these pretty birds -- very difficult due to their black and white feathers. You pulled it off beautifully, and even got a tiny glint in the eye. The branch is perfectly lit and in focus, and I like the blurred branches in the background. Very nice!

Woodpecker
by rscorp

Comment:
I think this is perfect bokeh, as distinct from just shallow depth of field and blurry background. It's also an awesome shot! How do you get all these terrific bird shots??

Forces Unseen
by strags

Comment:
Whoa, I just about jumped out of my chair! lol!! Very cool shot. :)

Autumn-Nuthatch.jpg
by rscorp

Comment:
Outstanding shot! Do you attract the birds with a birdfeeder?

Learn to be nice, not nasty
by steinar

Comment:
Wish I'd voted on this challenge, but you didn't need my 10 after all! Absolutely outstanding!!

Solitude
by Brad

Comment:
Very well camouflaged but still identifiable.... nice shot!

It Was A Very Good Year for Hay
by nsmith

Comment:
If there's a person here, I can't find him.... will come back later to look again.

Hi again! I received your private message and, of course, now that you point out the light-colored object in the center of the photo, I can see it. lol! You must have rolled yourself into a ball to appear so small. :) You're probably a bit too camouflaged, but it's a cool shot nonetheless.