Dew drop on budding leaves
by Paul

Comment by Teafran:
An excellant image that has some minor issues with light blooms, it is still very attractive and effective from both a technical and artistic standpoint. Terrific use of bokeh to compliment the image. A very worthy entry into the challenge.

Curious Giraffe.jpg
by Paul

Comment by cgino:
This is just great! I love the perspective, and how funny that he was sticking his head in the sunroof :-) Great detail, wonderful capture!

Sweet Spot
by Paul

Comment by TCGuru:
I never thought of using a LB for flower shots because it didn't make sense before. Well, now I see the err of my ways. These are great.

Cathedral of Learning
by Paul

Comment by Germaine:
Sweet sweet spot. Nice b&w too.

Sweet Spot
by Paul

Comment by DCrest01:
Change Lucky to Talented. I love it.

Sweet Spot
by Paul

Comment by patio127:
That does sound like a challenge - you found it tho ! Beautiful !!!

Cathedral of Learning
by Paul

Comment by Paul:
I submitted this on 1x.com where it was rejected and subsequently critiqued; I agreed with all of the comments. In the final analysis, the effect probably isn't best suited to the subject. However, I do still like it but I think my recent attempts at Lensbaby flowers are better aligned with the affordances of the lens.

Thanks for your comment and interest.

Paul

Cathedral of Learning
by Paul

Comment by krnodil:
Very stark and dramatic, and almost has the appearance of a model building. I'm curious why you think this is "less successful" - it looks just fine to me.

Curious Giraffe.jpg
by Paul

Comment by Denise:
what a great capture, I had a similiar experience with a zebra coming in thru the passenger window, we mamged to capture it w/ a video camera, love yours!

Sweet Spot
by Paul

Comment by Denise:
Very pretty, nice use of the Lensbaby.