Mystical Pond
by FocusPoint

Comment by ben4345:
Might need a nudge of more contrast.

Falling into loneliness (of being the only young one)
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Comment by Q_Man:
well shot

Falling into loneliness (of being the only young one)
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Comment by ClementeH:
WOW! This photo got me! Nice composition and color. Not sure how you were able to separate it from the background, but it's a nice touch! I'm giving it a 9.

Falling into loneliness (of being the only young one)
by FocusPoint

Comment by gleconte:
It's pretty cool how you got this leaf to stand out. Pretty interesting, I must say.

Mystical Pond
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Comment by jdannels:
well done, looks like a painting.

Abducted by space aliens!
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Comment by JuliBoc:
Cool! Love the colors and the light.

Mystical Pond
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Comment by AlexSaberi:
wow this looks surreal. SOme might say too much going on, but I like it 8

Falling into loneliness (of being the only young one)
by FocusPoint

Comment by k_stott:
amazing.

Mystical Pond
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Comment by Judi:
Very nice....but placed next to one of the bright coloured landscapes that are prevalent in Free Studies...I feel this will not get its deserved score. Beautiful image all the same.

Mystical Pond
by FocusPoint

Comment by GeneralE:
This is a soft (in feeling, not focus), subdued scene with no particular point of attention, a place calling for a quiet contemplation which the typical speed voter rejects. They (seem to) want to be hit by something obvious, splashy, bright or bewitching, not something which makes them want to sit down and write poetry about the meaning of life.

The colors and lighting give it a very painterly look, but without a recognizable landmark or distinctive feature it becomes just another lovely landscape shot to most people. I can picture it as a stock image found in pre-packaged picture frames; an instantly-recognizable yet anonymous scene. It's evocative, but unfortunately, (of course -- it's a little digital picture!) not to the degree you felt when you were there.

I think this is "well above average" and a fine piece, perhaps even earning a bonus for daring to go where DPC voters fear to tread.