love is....
by PennyStreet

Comment:
I like this picture a lot, although it might not have been perfect for goofy faces. The viewer is invited to be part of their intimacy. How did you manage to get this close? Do you know this couple or did you use a telephoto lens?
Did you notice that her tattoo is in German?

Caballito
by Darkpixel

Comment:
lovely bokeh and colours! I'd gladly give a 10 if the tail wasn't cropped ...

Life between the ocean and the sky
by Ammie

Comment:
this is a funny glass - I own those myself and considered to use them for this challenge. But finally I didn't have a good idea how to take advantage of the unusual shape and didn't submit.
I like your Approach and the warm color of the beverage

You're a star!
by sarampo

Comment:
I like this picture a lot - 9 - hope it will make it on the front page. It has the required Shallow DOF no doubt but above it has dynamics and colour and light heartedness. Great idea
I would have given a 10 if the girl wouldn't wear the red glasses which are a little bit distracting

Will Squat for Shots
by patches

Comment:
hilarious
perfect idea and implementation - so many of us can see themselves in this shot (Well, I do!)

Migration of the Snowy Egret
by hahn23

Comment:
Congrats - this is outstanding in sharpness and in showing details!

g r a c e
by Ja-9

Comment:
this soft feather is predestined for a high key - and you fictionalised it perfectly - Congrats!

Delicate
by DCrest01

Comment:
very beautiful! So happy you got a ribbon for this fine work
Did you use focus stacking?

on the face of the earth
by mitalapo

Comment:
this is indeed competely different - the form of presentation you choose is stunning (for me)
The pictures start showing a "regular" beach and end up in a thought rotating view.
I'm not sure if I understood your message -to show pollution or diversity in appearance more extreme views would be helpful. But I'm not experienced in watching or giving my opinion on essays, I can only tell you that I like its otherness

Donggang
by insteps

Comment:
When watching your pictures from Donggang I get a feeling what an essay can be: a documentary and yet emotional view on man and beast and environment. Something to ponder about in many differnt ways.
Even the technical aspect of the pictures is terrific.
There is a lot to learn for me, I can see that very clearly now.