Sprout
by ShutterPug

Comment by Linc:
I like the background but something is missing, just can't put my finger on it.

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Comment by slaakso:
I like the textures but I too would like more focus or DOF or.... Nice colors and natural light.

Survivor
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Comment by slaakso:
Makes me want to sing, Eye of the Tiger, by Survivor. Great details and colors. There is a frosty look that makes the photo IMO.

Sprout
by ShutterPug

Comment by sherpet:
Love this one, especially the colorful blue background against the twig.....

Rope
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Comment by sherpet:
Hey this is totally awesome and love the composition, crop, detail textures and DOF..... Adding it to my favorites.....

Dirty boy
by ShutterPug

Comment by icu1965:
LOL, your turtle's name is Soup? I like how you can see right up his nostrils! (my turtles name is Pancho.)

Feathered
by ShutterPug

Comment by jonnienye:
this tweaked would be a great overlay texture! but not enuff happening(messy/chaos) in my book for the challenge.

Rope
by ShutterPug

Comment by one2one:
Nicely done with the focal plane perfectly placed. Dof is just right.

Sprout
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Comment by JMart:

Originally posted by JR: Did you have your 3 legged friend with you?

Or was there a four legged friend bouncing around your three legged friend?

I like the interesting texture of this plant. I see some of the oof mentioned already. The surface of the plant seems so sharp up until where the sprout comes out, so bringing it back ever so slightly might have sharpened the sprout. Still, an interesting shot of a unique looking plant.

Rope
by ShutterPug

Comment by JMart:
Great detail with a generous DOF. The right side of the rope is flirting with harsh light but that's ok since my favorite part is on the top left where you can see under and between the rope strands.