Gus
by cynthiann

Comment:
Lack of focus on your subject hurts this. The concept is good, but some way to go with the technicals. Looks like you may have converted to B&W because the dog is suffering from 'green eye' - one way to overcome that is to have the flash off-camera. I also wonder if the composition could be improved by adopting a higher viewpoint. as it is the viewer is looking up at the dog, which is slightly intimidating, and uncomfortable - you may want to explore taking portraits at eye level. Keep practicing.

in the action
by steve100

Comment:
More a shallow depth of field than bokeh, to my mind.

Neon Spider
by Nuzzer

Comment:
Spider on acid! Very cool effect.

Holiday Music
by colorcarnival

Comment:
The colours are appealing, and i particularly like the effect of the out of focus drum on the right. Overall, though, I find the photo too busy for my tastes, and wish the in focus ornament stood out more from the background.

Holiday bokeh with shoehorn
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
That is one impressive border! Good clarity, super cheerful colours, and made me laugh. Have to deduct a point or two for the lens flare on the shoe-horn, though!

Sherryl & Peter 2008 Xmas Card
by sherpet

Comment:
And a Merry Christmas to you and Pete too. This is such a feel-good card that can't help but make people smile and feel happy. Hoping 2009 is kinder to you than 2008 has been.

06.jpg
by incubus

Comment:
I prefer this to the version you entered. The colours are warmer, and lend themselves to the background blur. This series of photos really is very good - focus remains sharp throughout.

as800.jpg
by Motek

Comment:
I actually prefer this to your entry!

dddd800.jpg
by Motek

Comment:
Hee, terriers love to look fierce. We used to have a Lakeland/Border cross that would take on anything, including a Rotweiler once. This photo really does capture that spirit.

Sherryl & Peter Christmas card
by roz

Comment:
That is so cool - one of those pictures that can't fail to make you smile and feel happy! So, Shez, for Christmas I would like....