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by Kelli

Comment:
I agree - in the context of this challenge, this looks like an oversharpened crop rather than a full-frame close-up. And the difference in the details/noise.

From an aesthetic/wow perspective, this just doesn't strike me as something of great interest. I didn't vote on this, but probably would have voted 5 as well. Maybe it's the lack of color variation, maybe it's the odd tilt, I can't really put my finger on it.

Hope this helps!

Cheers,
-Jeff

Nature, Red in Tooth and Claw
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Nice work! Better than 4th, right?

A closer look
by smurfguy

Comment:
Thanks! The heavy vignette (black circle "frame") comes naturally from shooting with the 18-55 through the 50mm lens - two lenses. This also allows me to focus very, very close.

peaches.jpg
by dsterner

Comment:
Curly haired brute! =)

AEP collage 8-07.jpg
by mpeters

Comment:
Super cute! An inspiration!

Blowing in the wind
by docjonny

Comment:
Nicely backlit and good bokeh. Complementary colors are nice.

Chico Pool
by cogerox

Comment:
Looks like fun - the shadowy figure in the foreground might could use some dodging, and a bit of horizon tilt.

Curvaceous
by slickchik

Comment:
Wow - what is it and how magnified? =)

Layers and Light
by scarbrd

Comment:
Very appealing lighting!

life's a stage
by yanko

Comment:
This is a very unique and interesting image. I like how it's mostly black, how it's very erratic and dark, and how it's framed. Very nice!