Wonders of a Winter World
by docpjv

Comment by ubique:
Nothing I've seen or read since the results of this challenge were announced has changed my mind about my earlier comments. This is a thoughtful & sophisticated composition; bokeh for grown-ups! Alas, too many seem to feel that the subject is the star, and the bokeh is just a few fuzzy circles. Whereas you clearly see the mood and the context established by the bokeh as the essence of this challenge. But then, maybe you have an advantage, living in the East?

I'm all eyes..
by docpjv

Comment by vtruan:
Beautiful swan (Bewick's I presume).

Brick in Glass
by docpjv

Comment by rblanton:
Nice use of reflections and colors....

Wonders of a Winter World
by docpjv

Comment by geewhy:
Judging from your Iso rating (200)the grain must have been due to the processing rather than the camera setting ?
I think it works well.. adds to the "painted" look of the background.

Truly beautiful image worthy of a higher placing.

Wonders of a Winter World
by docpjv

Comment by Skip:
wow, i am truly stunned that this didn't finish higher :(
this was one of my top picks. excellent, excellent work! keep it up!

Wonders of a Winter World
by docpjv

Comment by Kylie:
This is a real WOW.

Wonders of a Winter World
by docpjv

Comment by whiteroom:
another 6 ! omygosh. well done :)

Wonders of a Winter World
by docpjv

Comment by graphicfunk:
Peter, me thinks that this image should have placed much higher. Keep up your amzing work. Another above 6.

Wonders of a Winter World
by docpjv

Comment by joaquin:
Beautiful. Excellent work. I like it very much.

Wonders of a Winter World
by docpjv

Comment by Louison:
The bokeh is perfect and the light is beautifull. I might have composed differently, not so centered.