Macro Buds
by Balko

Comment:
I captured some similar plants on my walkabout, but they didn't make the final cut. Love the creamy bokeh in the background, and the detail on the plant itself is exquisite.

Elm Leaves
by Balko

Comment:
I have never beheld such a scrumptious explosion of colors! Truly well captured and something to be proud of.

Good Use for Tamron Lenses
by jaxter

Comment:
Actually only the furthest two lenses are Tamron glass. The first in line is my Canon 50mm, and the second is the wife's ( photomouse) Sigma 28-135mm. Tamron is not my favorite lens maker, but the title was just in pun. I was hoping that the uniqueness of my shot (aswirl in a pool of flower shots) might counteract the lack of flair, but oh well. I am still very pleased with the shot. I think I am really starting to grow as a photographer, and this site has had a lot to do with that. I thank all of you who commented and voted on my image. (Of course I think you 2 voters might want to seek out a good optometrist.)

Ethereal
by rio78

Comment:
KNEW I'd see at least one smoke shot in this challenge. You have captured it well however and in such a way that it almost seems alive. Near flawless technical aspects... 9

Subtle Curves
by xcharrier

Comment:
I really love the low key aspects of this photo... well done.

Pass the Salt Please
by timfythetoo

Comment:
My top rated photo for this challenge. Hope to see it on the front page shortly! Well done!

Popcorn Fireworks
by zclare

Comment:
Very creative! Can't wait to see the set up.

black plant shadow
by vkotis

Comment:
I love the color in this shot, but then blue IS my favorite color. I am voting this image a 5. Here is what you could have done differently to have scored higher with me: 1) Make it the full 640 pixels on at least one side. Saves the voter from craning his/her neck to look it over. 2) It's a bit noisy around the light. Did you use Neat Image? They have a demo version that's free and works wonders for DPC entries. You also might have gotten better results by diffusing the light a bit. 3) The "cut corners are a bit distracting. Looks like vignetting to me. If you can't get rid of it with your lens, try shooting from further back and then cropping it out.

Ahhhh--
by MelonMusketeer

Comment:
Very, very nice. I so need to get a similar lens for my Canon. Sooo, can I come over with a lawn chair and a brew tomorrow? ;o)

Green Gaze
by ryand

Comment:
Well done. Very nice and even lighting. Color really pops out at ya. Only thing I would say you could have done differently would be to touch up the reflections in the eye. Takes away from the photo imho.