Swept Away
by Leo

Comment:
Effective use of selective focus, this gives me the impression of depth and motion in a still image.

Life, etc.
by bob350

Comment:
Quirky and unique. I like this a lot. There is just a teeny bit of perceptible tilt which is made visible because of all the right angles.

Too wet to move
by gys

Comment:
Do you really need another comment on this? I'm sure they are piling up. A very different bug shot. I expect to see this entry near the top of the challenge.

High Tide on the River
by vawendy

Comment:
Wonderful minimalism. I think I am faving this one.

Happy
by ThatChickOverThere

Comment:
I think the closed eyes adds to the impression of happiness you are conveying. I am wondering, however, if you are getting killed in voting for it. Some could take it as a flaw. I'll be curious to see where this places and to read others comments after the challenge.

Fall collides with Winter
by Pikkel

Comment:
There are some aspects of this scene I really like, such as the appearance of the pine trees in the distance. Good dimension to that. On the negative side, there is a visible tilt to the image and that is likely hurting it a lot. Also the foreground does not have much interest or oomph to it. I think cropping some off the bottom and fixing the tilt would make for some huge differences. There some good potential to this scene, however. If you choose to do a post-challenge reedit of this, I would love to see it.

A Mouthful
by karenk

Comment:
He's seems to be saying: "Harrumph! Is THAT the best vote you can give me?"

Little Schpinken
by Motek

Comment:
A cute pic, but it comes off to me as more of a snapshot than as a candid portrait. Perhaps a different angle on the lighting could help, but I am not really sure. Sorry.

Morning Rush Hour
by Marika

Comment:
Generally I like this, though I think the rear OOF area has too much of a distinct falloff. More gradual would help. I have not yet tried one of these myself, so it may be far better than I could do.

Ready to Cruise
by fldave

Comment:
I think the falloff of the out of focus zone is too distinct to be effective. Since I have not attempted one of these myself, I feel a little awkward pointing out the flaws, but I'd rather leave an explanation.