This is going to be the most awesome self-portrait ever...
by david_c

Comment:
I like the idea, but connection to challenge would've been greatly strenghened by subject eing posed in a proper spot for a portrait, only out of focus.

Old Mill
by xtian

Comment:
Honestly, when your shot started loading, I thought "boy, another shot with nothing at all in focus. What am I going to say this time?"
But, after waiting for things, the juxtaposition of the two is nice. I like it quite a bit. Good job.

Ominous
by Ken

Comment:
Cool lurking shot. The odd shape of the silhouette realy adds to his. The downward stairwell does as well. Good job.

Murder
by Timosaby

Comment:
Well, I'm guessing you're being slammed by voteres. There have been a good number of these types of photos on DPC over the years, and this one doesn't bring a whole lot to the table. You don't have a clearly defined subject... should we focus on the brutality of the murderer or the innocence of the victim? They are equal in your depiction. Black eye seems a bit overdone, but I like the lighting. However, I don't understand how she's bound but hands are free? Did she "escape" her restraints then? If so, her posture doesn't follow this assumption.

no title
by MichaelC

Comment:
I seriously do not understand the context you were trying to portray here. There is not even a title to help the viewer along in terms of finding your direction. What is the focus? Why is he holding a book? Why is he doing this when she's sweeping? There's nowhere for the viewer to look and comprehend the scene, no cultural reference points.

Take-off
by asij

Comment:
Nice use of blue to emphasize the moment. The bird flying and the blurred nature of things really work well together.

Slingin' The Clay
by Drake

Comment:
Interesting shot. I like how the dirt is almost in focus but perhaps not quite. The nature of this adds to the shot nicely. Non-centered composition might have helped things a bit, but I like it.

Not focusing on the past.
by Bullam

Comment:
I'm venturing out and guessing we have some aborgines in the background? Or at indiginous people from somewhere...
I like the sentiment. I'm not really sure how I would have done this; Less blur to make sure people know what we're looking at, but then that deceases the message. Tough choice, but I do like the direction quite a bit.

Cone Flowers
by bobcc

Comment:
Interesting shot. I like the mirror images. Sorta wish the right flower was sharper though.

Leafs in the Water
by BJokerud

Comment:
I feel like this could've been a very cool minimalist shot, by focussing on the water's surface perhaps between the leaves using an extension tube. As is, it's just a blurry shot with no isolation.