Black Friday
by EstimatedEyes

Comment by mcrochip:
One of the few times this would work... but it definitely meets the challenge. This is one of those photos you almost expect to see hanging in a coffee shop.

Black Friday
by EstimatedEyes

Comment by pocketed:
A bit grainy, and it took me a minute to get.. xxx.

Five Magic Beans
by EstimatedEyes

Comment by ladyhawk22:
Nice colors, and I like the selective desat. Only nitpick is that there seems to be some kind of haloing (maybe from over-sharpening?) around the edges of the beans.

Five Magic Beans
by EstimatedEyes

Comment by PGerst:
The desaturation could have been a bit smoother. There is a sharp edge that doesn't make it smooth and natural. Otherwise, a good image.

Five Magic Beans
by EstimatedEyes

Comment by booboo_goon:
I like the look of the beans, just not so sure about the post processing. Does meet the challenge non the less =]

Five Magic Beans
by EstimatedEyes

Comment by jdannels:
I think this would have been more effective with less editing, specifically the edges of the beans are distracting.

Mellow Yellow
by EstimatedEyes

Comment by ccraft:
Beautiful DOF... but my eye wants just a tiny bit more of the petal in focus to be more in view. Macro photography/lenses mean you have to dial the aperture to a lower number to get the same effect as with a wider view - so if you'd normally shoot at 2.8 then you'd have to shoot at 5.6 to get the same effect with a macro lens.

Five Magic Beans
by EstimatedEyes

Comment by timfythetoo:
Good idea but I am really not digging the editing on this image. A bit too funky for my tastes.

Mellow Yellow
by EstimatedEyes

Comment by jdannels:
sweet DoF, I love all the yellow. the one drop is a nice touch.

Five Magic Beans
by EstimatedEyes

Comment by lovethelight:
Interesting take on the challenge, i don't think whatever filter you added to this really helps the image though