A Different Perspective - Dew
by macrothing

Comment by macrothing:
Thank you for the comments. This shot was 90% about the bokeh effect with the dew from this perspective. The dew drops on the far left and right edges are the only real focal points, and not that sharp either. The poor (rushed) desaturation, visible mainly on the far left 'blade' and the black tip on the blade of grass left of centre (which I didn't notice in my 'rush') were the major 'flaws' for me in this. Otherwise it was about both the perspective (angle) as well as the perspective and effect of dew captured through a lens using the morning light to create this 'effect'. I liked it anyway - flaws aside.
For those interested, an edited version:

the original:

and a few 'out-takes':

Redemption
by macrothing

Comment by annah:
excellent. love the illuminating light on the shell and sand, as well as the light rays in the distant. good luck!

A Different Perspective - Dew
by macrothing

Comment by Rikki:
Oooh wonderful bokeh. But where is the focus?

Obsession
by macrothing

Comment by mycelium:
my eye is drawn most to the light area of the picture (the white frosting), but it's all blurry... better control of the focus would lead to a stronger image.

Obsession
by macrothing

Comment by cuspie:
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

Obsession
by macrothing

Comment by Nikonian Ninja:
i'm sorry, i can't tell what this is. chocolate cake?

Obsession
by macrothing

Comment by hotpasta:
that's REALLY abstract...and, after looking at it a few minutes, I really like it for it's differentness

A Different Perspective - Dew
by macrothing

Comment by Stephig:
There isn't really anything that I can focus on in this photo.

Bubble Bubble ...
by macrothing

Comment by jpochard:
Cool shot. I like this idea alot and I'm surprised it didn't do better in the challenge. Great bubbles filling the frame and the color provided by the straw works well.

Glowing
by macrothing

Comment by jpochard:
Wow! This does have the wow factor for me. I'm surprised it didn't score higher for the challenge. I just love the crisp focus, color, and reflection. Perfect.