Heart of the Hibiscus (Branching Corolla)
by Schuff

Comment:
Great focus and DOF. I like the composition too, but the blown highlights in the stamen? are a distraction IMHO. Still give you props for a good shot and creativity.

join the fun!
by mycelium

Comment:
Now here's a refreshing entry! Beautiful deep rich tones, interesting composition, and good focus & lighting. High marks for creativity too.

branch
by tcmartin

Comment:
Nice lines and composition. Good focus and I think the B/W works well. Not sure about the border though.

Behind the branches
by arbil14

Comment:
Tack sharp focus - not sure the composition appeals to me personally, but you've got great color tones. The horizon seems a tad off to me though.

Newest Branch of Family Tree
by bowronfam3

Comment:
This is really a beautiful shot. What long eyelashes! Love the crop and soft focus. I'm usually not one for baby pix, but this is truly remarkable. Great job.

The Brooding Perch
by Cutter

Comment:
Wow... Simply amazing tack sharp focus. Beautiful composition and perfect title. Great natural color tones too. This is really good...

through heaven's lense
by tomzinho

Comment:
What spectacular scenery! Great focus and contrasts. The clouds are so interesting too - great capture! Bumping up.

The Hustler
by Hokahey

Comment:
Great focus & DOF. Perfect composition and lighting too. I'm glad I came back to this shot, because upon closer inspection it really is impressive. My only minor criticism is the obvious lines of processing in the dark areas around the figure (especially the hands and arms). Still a very strong entry.

August Blooms
by Jeileen

Comment:
Great color contrast and I like the composition. I'm not crazy about the processing though. IMHO, it looks a little messy - somewhere between painted and overly soft focus, but not really either - almost like it'd been run through Neat Image repeatedly. That point aside (which I think is probably just a personal preference anyway - I'm sure that it's a very pleasing effect to some), I still think it's a strong entry.

Bleached
by Balko

Comment:
Terrific composition - it's very appealing visually. I do think that the highlights are a tad blown in spots, but you've got good contrast. Nice shot.