Tired
by jcar

Comment:
Woah! You must have had some really blown highlights around the guys feet! It's an interesting stack of rocks he's leaning on. :-)

Summer Gold
by luvmyaussie

Comment:
Wonderful job with this still life. Well balanced with nice use of lighting. Good luck in the challenge.

for you
by timfythetoo

Comment:
First I must say this is wonderfully processed! I'm a sucker for the soft focus look and you nailed it. Absolutely perfect exposure, nice dynamic comp - I can't find one single thing to nitpik on! I gave this a 10 during voting earlier and coming back around to comment. After looking again I think I need to add this to my fav's! :-) See you on the front page at rollover. Congrats!

Winter Comes
by Bud

Comment:
I really like this. One of my top picks (gave it a 10 earlier...coming back around for commenting). Very creative take on the challenge. I'm so glad you went this way rather than taking the easy studio/setup route. A very refreshing entry. Good luck in the challenge!

efflorescence
by skewsme

Comment:
Nice comp, good choice for aperture setting to keep some bg detail, and great touch on the processing. A top pick for me (voted earlier, coming back around to comment). Good luck!

Attempted Escape
by karmat

Comment:
This gets a top score from me (voted earlier...coming back around to comment) for creativity. Very well executed shot and well seen. Good luck!

Poppy
by SJCarter

Comment:
This is one of my favorite "natural" shots and I absolutely love the shallow DOF on the leading edge. Well done!

Water Lilies
by Rmac

Comment:
Sharp, vibrant, and real. Refreshing change of scenery from the many studio/staged photos. While I gave this a 10 earlier (coming back around to comment) I wonder if this wouldn't be a touch stronger presentation if you lost a bit of the top and left. ??? Anyway...best of luck to you in the challenge.

Hop Scotch Sneakers
by quiet_observation

Comment:
I enjoyed this image quite a bit and gave it a 7. I think what held it back was the flag in front taking too much of the attention. I would have given it a 9 or 10 without the flag and just the OOF shoes and hopscotch sidewalk (I think). :-) Of course, then your creativity would have been hammered by the "there's nothing in focus" group.

Dried Obsession
by Giorgio

Comment:
You have a nice dried flower arrangement working here. Why'd you have to toss in a naked lady? Makes the subject of this photo more than the flowers, although I imagine your views are skyrocketing. :-) Good luck.