Into the Light
by artvet

Comment by puma:
This is a great photo. I would love after the challenge to find out what lens you used on this one.

Into the Light
by artvet

Comment by ahaze:
The short definition of Bokeh from KenRockwell.com, which I am using for voting on this challenge: "Bokeh describes the rendition of out-of-focus points of light." Check. Is the subject enhanced by the bokeh of the background? Check. Very lovely photo.

Strings Attached
by artvet

Comment by brianlh:
This one comes courtesy of the Critique Club :)

This is a very solid capture - even more so when compared to the original. Similar enough to provide the needed reference, but different enough (I like your reversal of the shapes, btw - I preferred the entries with twists rather than the completely identical ones) to provide a degree of interest. Not sure if this is the original or if it was tweaked, but it looks like you may have used some sharpening which gave some jagged edges - I may be wrong about the sharpening, but I do see some jagged eges either way.

Somehow I think that the strings do slightly distract from the original's emphasis on shapes, but that's not necessarily the point. Other than these small things, I don't know what else to say. Good effort and happy holidays :)

Where Have You Been?
by artvet

Comment by graphicfunk:
Congratulations on your 19th finish.

Where Have You Been?
by artvet

Comment by graphicfunk:
A lovely and heartwarming shot. Another fill light would have helped the stark shadow on the friends head. outside of this, this is a gripping image.lol 6

Where Have You Been?
by artvet

Comment by SandyP:
This is a nice picture! I love the composition and the expression on the dog's face! But maybe the flash was too bright, or it was brightened a bit too much. I love it anyway tho!!

Where Have You Been?
by artvet

Comment by Wesley:
Great

Where Have You Been?
by artvet

Comment by nsbca7:
Nice composition.

Happy Holidays
by artvet

Comment by graphicfunk:
Congratulations on your 16th placing with thos gold on white image.

Part of an Orange Lantern
by artvet

Comment by aznym:
Very nice. Like the depth created.