Ducks in the Mists
by NikonJeb

Comment:
The lighting is really terrific, as is the scene in general.

That duck in the foreground does bother me, though. It's just so big that to have it out of focus detracts.

Then there's the issue of it being a wildlife challenge. I think a sharp foreground duck and ducks on the water, and a somewhat blurred house, and you would've gotten a huge score. The usual trend is to make your subject sharp, and that's the large house and small ducks on the water.

But in a free study, as it is I think this would've done much better.

Either way, it's obvious that you chose the DOF; you didn't accidentally make the closer duck blurry. So then it becomes a question of whether I agree with your choice.

You said over in the team suck forum that you looked forward to explaining your thinking, so why not put it there in the comments? You can edit those post-challenge just like a shot in your portfolio.

Here's looking at you kid
by Elvis_L

Comment:
That's a very cool shot.

I'm trying to sleep,. Quit with the flash.
by cryingdragon

Comment:
Nice shot, Mike! Yeah, the border's a little big, but you nailed the DOF and the expression on the cat is terrific. :)

Treize-AndrewEdit
by cryingdragon

Comment:
Yeah, that's the ticket. Looks like something clipped from a newspaper. :)

The forgotten entrance
by Elvis_L

Comment:
Congrats on your new personal best and top 10, Elvis! Great work editing that original. :)

Rusty Contradiction
by Blue Moon

Comment:
Heh. Nice contradiction you've shown. :)

All you need is light
by Nullix

Comment:
Low contrast robs this shot of some drama.

Shopping List: Need more beer!
by tiggermo

Comment:
Blandly lit and out of focus. Better luck next time, though!

Empty Life
by zxaar

Comment:
Sorry, but too small and not holding my interest.

The Body Line
by Shmee

Comment:
Ah, nice. I thought about how to do this for the nude challenge.