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Comment by W.R.Miller:
Very nice sharpness and detaill on the pencil. Could have maybe used just a bit smaller apperature but I really like this shot.

Bill Miller (wackybill)

My Exotic Pet
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Comment by Amiee:
Good job. How did you manage to get such a good close up. And what a cool pet as well. I really like this photo.

My Exotic Pet
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Comment by jenarom:
Great focus and DOF. Lighting is well done. Good luck!

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Comment by justine:
Just a nice shot. Good light, composition. Well done.

My Exotic Pet
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Comment by calaille:
Nice focus, DOF. Perhaps a little more green in the background would improve this IMO. 7

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Comment by jenarom:
I liked the idea, but I think it needs a deeper DOF. Good luck!

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Comment by Anachronite:
I see the after, but no before???

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Comment by sher:
great shot! nice DOF

Windows of Opportunity
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Comment by sher:
i love this take on the challenge! great shot...perfect focus and depth of field. excellent work!

Windows of Opportunity
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Comment by LindaLee:
Gotta be honest- I'm not much on this "alternative" interpretation. That aside; I like the sepia tone, and really like the blur, so that your circled areas really stand out. I would have preferred to see newspaper throughout the photo - the area above the folded edge of the paper looks like it is not part of the paper, and I find it a little distracting. I like the way you composed the paper in the frame (at an angle like it's laying on a table), I think a lot of people would have been tempted to take a straight-on shot (holding the paper up in front of the camera).