A Beautiful Death
by marbo

Comment by lynnesite:
Well shot, but no doubt you're having similar results to my entry--people seem to hate nature's decay in terms of the theme. :-P Gorgeous bokeh

A Beautiful Death
by marbo

Comment by klstover:
A perfect autumn image.

A Beautiful Death
by marbo

Comment by sacredspirit:
As well, it should be.

A Beautiful Death
by marbo

Comment by hotpasta:
great title and a wonderful image...excellent dof

A Beautiful Death
by marbo

Comment by IsabellSchatz:
wow, beautiful colours!

A Beautiful Death
by marbo

Comment by philup:
pretty picture 8

A Beautiful Death
by marbo

Comment by hanneke:
beautiful bokeh and a sharp leaf you got here. love the colors.

A Beautiful Death
by marbo

Comment by Photonurd:
This is a beautiful image but I'm afraid it might be getting hammered by voters in the particular challenge. It's a technical masterpiece and impeccibly processed. I really like your idea, "A Beautiful Death." It may have been hard with this particular image, but for the sake of really nailing the challenge, it would have been nice to offer some sort of contrasting element within, so that even if I couldn't see the title, I'd understand what was trying to be conveyed. But very well done! 7. 8o)

A Beautiful Death
by marbo

Comment by downtherabbithole:
I really do like this image. I think there is a lot going for it. I like the composition is in line with the rule of thirds. I like how the colors complament each other, I like that your shooting at a proper dof so as the background falls blurry. the only issue I have I guess is I don't know if some will feel it fits the challenge. I understand that the leaf is in the process of dieing but I don't know if everyone will.

all in all great image, I think with some minor lumonisty sharpening this would go farther though.

A Beautiful Death
by marbo

Comment by lambie83:
nice bokeh