Hot Tap
by redmoon

Comment:
this is an interesting image, but the shallow dof that is not really equating to bokeh. i still like the image, and am adding it to my favorites, but am not finding it a good challenge entry.

Shadows of Red
by ace flyman

Comment:
i admire your attempt, but feel that the execution is letting you down.

Cell Tower
by melster

Comment:
sorry, but what you have here is a close up with a shallow dof, and that does not equate to bokeh. this may work as a stock shot, but definitely not for this challenge.

Austin Blair--Governor of Michigan 1861-64
by TooCool

Comment:
i'm sorry, but this image almost looks like a giant space alien ship about to eat some unsuspecting orator. i am quite sure that is not what you intended, but that's how it see it...

Icy Winter Berries
by KaDi

Comment:
this is an interesting image, but lacking any real sharpness. the bokeh is nice, but not enough to compensate for all the oof subject matter.

Dragon Fire
by NeoScales

Comment:
very wild image! this is one of the most memorable images i've seen, just because of the colors. great detail. not thrilled about how centered the eye is (and that looks like something that could be strengthened by some judicious cropping). all in all, i'll be surprised if this doesn't wind up on the front page! good luck!

Cold rust
by Bolti

Comment:
yes, this makes me feel cold! from the looks of things, you probably would have had a stronger challenge entry if you had adjusted your angle slightly and cropped in on the center part of the post. you are on the right track, just keep on working with it!

Pistil and Stamen
by umbris

Comment:
nice image, good detail. little too much negative space on the right. love the colors. nice bokeh in support of your subject. good work!

Mooooo...n Rise
by dacrazyrn

Comment:
very clever image. really wild bokeh here, as well. you probably could have titled it "ham-bo-ker"

a mind all logic is like a knife all blade
by mocabela

Comment:
and you are appealing to my artistic side here (as opposed to my logical side...)?

this is an interesting composition, if a bit busy in the background. not really getting a feel for the relationship between your bokeh and the subject. as for the subject, without the title, i would have no clue as to what i was looking at (well, maybe i'd guess a saw blade, but i'd still be wondering what is going on in the background). you have proven that you can achieve bokeh, now you need to put it to work, to make it contribute to your images, rather than detract from them. sorry if this is harsh, but that's how i'm seeing your image.