Beauty in Soft Focus
by orussell

Comment by adine:
Softness does work well with these flowers - powder blue all powdery. But the soft focus effect kind of overpowers the subject. The first thing I think when I look at the picture is, "soft focus," not "beautiful flowers."

Beauty in Soft Focus
by orussell

Comment by nads:
I love it :) I know it's simple, but just cant help it... 9

Beauty in Soft Focus
by orussell

Comment by nova:
Flowers or not, I vote this one a (9). Beautiful!

Beauty in Soft Focus
by orussell

Comment by pidge:
Nice use of the soft focus. Personally, I think the colors of the flowers are a little to bright for soft focus. Maybe something more pastel for soft focus.

Beauty in Soft Focus
by orussell

Comment by Caane:
Too blurry for my taste. But nice coloring.

Beauty in Soft Focus
by orussell

Comment by jpochard:
Beauty is a subjective thing, I know. In my scoring and comments I'm trying to score based on NOT whether or not I would think a particular subject beautiful, but on whether the photographer has succeeded in creating a beautiful photo. I look for the elements of color, lines, focus and dof interest, lighting, and a certain element of grace and lovlieness. I'm looking for a unique and creative appeal for the highest scorers. The description says to create a photo that makes the viewer think "that's beautiful", so it will undoubtedly be very subjective. (This is what I'm putting at the start of all of my comments, and I hope it is helpful.)

That being said,I do like the soft focus here. I think it helps to add some feeling to a typical flower shot. It's pretty and it fits the challenge, but I don't find it particularly creative or unique.

Beauty in Soft Focus
by orussell

Comment by nfessel:
I upped this one to 7. Great use of soft focus. Love the colors as well.

Beauty in Soft Focus
by orussell

Comment by cmkstudio:
Was the soft focus a planned result?! Just kidding! Great shot!

Beauty in Soft Focus
by orussell

Comment by Jutilda:
An interesting take on a floral close up. I like that you chose to make it "soft" instead of the usual crisp shot. Well done. Very pleasing to the eye.

Beauty in Soft Focus
by orussell

Comment by lastef:
Artistic yes, will take some time to think about this one, maybe the thing that is not working for me is that the flower that should catch the most attention is so centered but the other blue flowers line into it so it works in a way. I would have cropped it from the right and bottom but I am not sure if I would be right doing that.