Phantom of the Opera
by Beetle

Comment by Ennil:
Definetly one of my favorites in the challenge, the lighting, the smoke, the ripples in the fabric makes this incredibly theatrical and beautiful. The composition is great as well, and I absolutly love that smoke. Though I do have a suggestion, maybe making the contrast higher so that the plastic rose and mask seem less plastic.

Phantom of the Opera
by Beetle

Comment by puma:
I love the way this was set-up. The bit of smoke really makes it

Phantom of the Opera
by Beetle

Comment by AndrewTO:
Cool (10)

Phantom of the Opera
by Beetle

Comment by graphicfunk:
Very nice colors and general feel. I would have explored another angle to avoid looking up the mostrils of the mask. A top view would have elevated this image into a more competative position. However, regardless ut still holds enough interest. 6

Phantom of the Opera
by Beetle

Comment by okiesisi:
I absolutely love the lighting

Phantom of the Opera
by Beetle

Comment by ubique:
Love the light ray. 7.

Phantom of the Opera
by Beetle

Comment by thewriterside:
stunning photo. excellent use of lighting.

Cloud 9
by Beetle

Comment by Mick:
Not a very interesting subject, but good use of bokeh. 8

Cloud 9
by Beetle

Comment by ahaze:
The short definition of Bokeh from KenRockwell.com, which I am using for voting on this challenge: "Bokeh describes the rendition of out-of-focus points of light." In spades, and so colorful too! Is the subject enhanced by the bokeh of the background? Yes. Very cute.

Cloud 9
by Beetle

Comment by brianlh:
cute, and certainly good bokeh here.. since it's already a great image, i'll just nitpick at how you could've made it even better - the groom's leg has a SLIGHT red light showing by it.. possibly cloning this one would be nice. this is one of the few times i'll say that i like a picture of a figurine.