1-jan 2011 each to his/her own. eye to eye
by roz

Comment:
Awww! Yes, you could use this for a demotivational poster - lol! Glad it wasn't an insect. :op

_MG_6433-web
by idp

Comment:
Excellent contre jour - wonderful (and somewhat spooky) atmosphere.

Fun in the Sun
by scarbrd

Comment:
Still absolutely love this. The different levels of clarity/haziness where you least expect them to be clear and hazy - makes this a brilliant image.

Of all things visible
by jjbeguin

Comment:
So brilliant. I'm excited to see an edgy, arty image like this on the front page. Congratulations!

Bagged
by Melethia

Comment:
Just precious, Deb! Congrats on the fancy ribbon - good way to end the year.

DSC_6920-Edit-2
by Ja-9

Comment:
I like the turquoise tones in this - but overall it's lacking a bit of wow. Let's see what else you have. I'd love to shoot for this and Posthumous, too. Let's see if I have time... doubtful.

DSC_7039-Edit1-copy-2
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hey Janine - I was just thinking of you today!

Though this is an abstract, there's an area of the image that is in focus and one that is not. My eye is going to the area that is not in focus, so I'm thinking, what would happen if you flipped it? The OOF area would be at the top and I think the eye would go to the in focus and also more interesting area of the image.

You're right about the frame. In my opinion (and you know I have one), an image should be able to stand alone. The frame - if ever - should be an enhancement. In this case, I don't feel it adds anything. This image is all frame at the moment. The theme is very flowy, and the frame blocks it in.

All that aside - I love the movement and the colors of this photo. Very nice choice for the challenge topic. Hope this helps.

soggy scotch
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Love this!

lavender
by ScooterMcNutty

Comment:
Very beautiful. Your DOF and the delicate layering of leaves is just delicious.

Sinclair
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
What a great find. Your processing is awesome.