the contented goldfinch
by skewsme

Comment by chalice:
Lovely bokeh and good detail in the bird. Good presentation as the off-center placement works for me, even though it is looking out of the frame rather than the more traditional placement that would have him looking toward the center. Sometimes looking out the near frame just seems right...and this is one of those times IMHO.

the contented goldfinch
by skewsme

Comment by levyj413:
Very pretty use of color and shape in the background to mirror and support the subject. I think I'd like it better with the bird on the right looking into the frame. My eye tends to stop at the subject, leaving the empty space mostly wasted. If it were on the right, it would not only lead me to the bird, but also hint at the shapes and colors I'd find there.

the contented goldfinch
by skewsme

Comment by MaryO:
Gorgeous bokeh in that negative space. Works for me!

the contented goldfinch
by skewsme

Comment by Pangurban:
Beautiful colours.

the contented goldfinch
by skewsme

Comment by jgirl57:
great shot! Love goldfinches

the contented goldfinch
by skewsme

Comment by grahamgator:
Love the pastel colors and bokeh. Fits the challenge well.

the contented goldfinch
by skewsme

Comment by Jules1x:
I love the delicate colors and subject.

all the world is a summer's day
by skewsme

Comment by herfotoman:
This image has attitude.

Well done.

I Feel Pretty
by skewsme

Comment by overboard:
I think I would have loved this in its original form, it's interesting, but it's too processesed for my liking.

all the world is a summer's day
by skewsme

Comment by markwiley:
Beautiful. It has a bit of a painterly feel to it.