Summer Memories
by LouiseB

Comment:
A very nice image, but a tad to centered for my liking.

Rather sad that there isn't a fence on this side as you could have used that as a leading line to the buildings and rocks. Good luck with the challenge.

The Captain
by Falc

Comment:
Great capture. One can almost see him sitting in some smoke filled tavern, spinning yarns about days of yore.

I truly like this image and you have done well in capturing the history exhibited in the facial lines of this subject.

Good luck to you in the challenge.

*** Heavenly ***
by cheegirl

Comment:
This is one of the best images I have seen thus far. This should do well in the challenge as it contains all of the required elements and is well executed. Good luck.

"From the Heart"
by Thai

Comment:
A nice image and very captivating. I spent tons of time trying to figure out what the reflection was, and still don't know. Will be back to re-visit this one for sure.

Supper...then sleep!
by SteveDunster

Comment:
I do like what you tried to do with this image, but I fear that the cropping of the image, coupled with the sun flare will cost you dearly. Good luck.

Warm and shiny
by sangeeth

Comment:
A very good capture, but the harsh lighting may cost you. Love the Bokeh in this image and the DOF is spot on. Good luck.

flowers
by fencekicker

Comment:
Breathtaking... I am ever so glad I came back to re-visit this image, as I missed some very important aspects of it on my first pass. I do hope the voting public takes the time to fully appreciate the piece of art you have created here. Very well done indeed.

Mushroom
by _fred_

Comment:
Nice soft focus touch to this image but there are two aspects of the image that I find detract from the overall quality of your presentation. The fact that your subject is right in the middle of the frame is one factor which may cost you with the voters, whilst the other is that distracting white on the upper left corner.

Here's hoping you do well in the challenge.

Fine Wood Carving
by trailwalker

Comment:
This is truly a beautiful image. The DOF, focus and background are impeccable. I do have a problem with the "Soft Focus" aspect of it however, as this image from my perspective is as sharp as a tack.

I will give this a good score, but it would have done better had the focus been softer. Good luck in the challenge.

Enchanted Waters
by wsteyn

Comment:
A very nice image of a serene environment. It does seem a tad oversharpened, and from a personal perspective, the blue item on the lower left really detracts from the image.

Good luck in the challenge.