Bug off!
by LevT

Comment by Matthew:
Hello from the Critique Club!

I like this image, which fits the challenge reasonably well. The winning shots were much more obviously "crowd" shots, which may have been an influence on voting.

DoF picks out the subject well, and I particularly like the foreground blurring visible on the left - it really defines the focal point.

Subject lighting (as other commenters have evidenced) is difficult to judge: it is not traditional, and the face has the appearance of being dodged in (even if not). It has a yellow cast, which on the one hand helps delineate your subject from the rest of the shot, but on the other is unnatural.

Nice image. Good luck with the next challenge!

Paradise lost and regained
by LevT

Comment by Bryant:
WOW I don't know what else to say but WOW... I have to say its an 8

Paradise lost and regained
by LevT

Comment by sherpet:
Super blue sky. magic blue ocean, Paradise lost and found.....Another calander shot for sure.

Man Ray's solarized lillies
by LevT

Comment by kiwinick:
very well done 9

Man Ray's solarized lillies
by LevT

Comment by RKT:
Ah! An excellent tribute...I was hoping someone did a tribute such a s this to Man Ray...nicely done.

Man Ray's solarized lillies
by LevT

Comment by android9:
Beautiful shot. I think the outline of the lilies at the top are a little too abrupt. I like the natural fade at the bottom, however this is really beautiful.

Man Ray's solarized lillies
by LevT

Comment by Ennil:
Beautiful.

Man Ray's solarized lillies
by LevT

Comment by persimon:
Awesome! I really like that the petals retain a sort of silky delicacy even with the sharp outlines. Great work.

Man Ray's solarized lillies
by LevT

Comment by h2:
some burnt spots distract

Man Ray's solarized lillies
by LevT

Comment by hotpasta:
very nice work