Crown Point
by ace flyman

Comment:
Good use for the challenge but way overexposed. The blanched out water and background has lost most of it's color due to the time of day probably. I love the rich tones of the foreground. Maybe shoot in early morning or late evening and you'd really have something. ;~D

odd bee
by spease

Comment:
Nice DOF. I like the bee's placement - perfect for the rule of thirds. I think the colors are very nice too. It's interesting that the blur is to the right yet 2/3 of it is in focus. Nice.

I'm Gelin'
by Gosche

Comment:
Great macro. The sand almost looks like boulders here. The eye is in perfect placement of the grid of the horizontal and vertical lines in the rule of thirds. Not the most interesting shot with the color scheme, but a good effort nonetheless. Good detail and clarity on the grasshopper.

Who Needs a Lawnmower?
by Sherri1209

Comment:
Love goats. I wish his face were a tad more focused. With the placement of the eyes, they are in the intersection grid that fits the rule of thirds. Good DOF. Makes me think of that old kids' story The Three Billy Goats Gruff. :~)

September Fairyland
by JunieMoon

Comment:
Too bad you couldn't use a glow filter on this one - with the title and all. I like the old shack - it certainly suits the challenge criteria, but it lacks a little oomph. The colors are pretty and complimentary. Hmmm - I think it's the logs in the forground like your eye can't decide if it should rest there or on the building. The focus is good and it is a definitely well thought out effort.

Blue
by ankit0621

Comment:
I love simple shots like this. So graphic and the POW of the blue really works here. Deep cobalt glass is so eye catching in any environment and against the solid white - THAT's pinache!!!

Shrouded Beauty
by cardmaverick

Comment:
Great DOF. I like this very much. The blurred stalks of grass in the foreground lead your eye up and then the yellow flower pops out. Nice.

I come in peace...
by f00b

Comment:
Oh cool! I like the solid blue of the shot and the outstretched hand over the water. Very clever. Maybe a bit boring, but the idea is so original and the blues are so pretty, that it makes up for it. A for originality!!!

afterthoughts
by CalliopeKel

Comment:
Nice change of pace to have a good interior shot for this challenge. I love the softness. It almost seems to be from another era with the delicate graining. The tones of the flowers and greenery are lovely with the neutral tines of the vase and wall. Very nice indeed!

Hollywood
by scottswan

Comment:
This certainly fits the challenge, but just doesn't have much pinache. It's just a hill with some trees and a sign. Granted it is the most well known sign, but there's nothing to make me say WOW! Just got back from the area - I wish I were still there .