ivy
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Comment by d56ranger:
the foreground, which is part of the subject, should be in focus

soar aching
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Comment by Paul:
OK, I'm going through the Free Study submissions, purposefully finding those images I think are shot with a less conventional eye - this is one of those images! Thanks for offering something that isn't just DPC friendly eye-candy (though of course there's nothing wrong with eye-candy). I'll be picking one of these images for the Mu (most underrated) award:

Positives: Interesting offering - I like the way that you are fully confident in your use of blur, image makes little attempt to bow to convention. I think you have captured the essence of the subject quite well.

Critical stuff: All of the above really; this isn't an easy image to look at.

Overall: Not for me but a bold, carefree, independent image nonetheless. Bravo.

primitive
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Comment by ericwoo:
I always love the opportunity to spend time with your images. This one is no different. I agree with Steve. There is something very alive in there. It looks more heavenly and angelic to me, especially shining through brighter than the back lighting itself. I see a steamy lake, a nice mountain range, and a beautiful sunrise...all from an abstract of a paper towel. It is always a nice surprise to see how much a creation like this actually speaks to your comment givers. While the overall vote is no surprise give the average voter's expectation of a crystal clear water droplet, light refraction through wine glasses, or the weathered face of a third-world citizen, I still take delight in the fact that there are still many votes of 6 or better. I didn't vote in the challenge, but this one would have been a top pick for me. As always, Mr. Giovanni, it is a pleasure each time I run across a request for a critique from you. Thanks for the opportunity.

a mouth to the flame
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Comment by njsabs:
For some reason this image makes me giggle. I love that a tilt-shift attempt was made on a moth. :O)

soar aching
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Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Feels SciFi like. An intriguing image.

ivy
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Comment by Ja-9:
you have a little of the macro going on on the branch of the ivy...but your choice of subject just doesn't engage me...sorry

ivy
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Comment by Nadine_Vb:
Not sure about the dof. Personally I would have liked seeing the front in focus as well. Nevertheless you've done a good job.

Jesus in my heart
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Comment by noraneko:
Awesome brown, Don. Very worthy.

Energy Squared
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Comment by bspurgeon:
The funny thing is that the main subject in this photograph is a square! I don't recall how I came upon this tonight, but the first thing I saw was the implied right angle of the rope in his hand, then his elbow. Square squared!

soar aching
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Comment by lovethelight:
I am not sure if the centered composition really helps this one. I like the textures in this but the composition leaves me stuck in the middle of the photo.