shallow depth into deep soul...
by ytshuva

Comment by PeeprKeepr:
Great contrast!

shallow depth into deep soul...
by ytshuva

Comment by odriew:
Very captivating portrait, so much expression in those eyes... The DOF is spot on. This is my favorite of the bunch. 9

shallow depth into deep soul...
by ytshuva

Comment by Timosaby:
beautiful portrait.

I see you through...
by ytshuva

Comment by bmartuch:
Now that's a closeup.

Sea-Zen
by ytshuva

Comment by tnun:
Nicely on the border of painting and photography.

Sea-Zen
by ytshuva

Comment by LevT:
excellent image! Love the colors and textures.. Congrats on your new personal best!

Sea-Zen
by ytshuva

Comment by sekarmalathy:
Brilliant colors and tones... great effect on the water...

Sea-Zen
by ytshuva

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Lovely stuff - feels like a landscape and an abstract rolled into one. The colours are just amazing and your processing seems to optimise every photon. The composition / crop is excellent too - you have laid the elements out for us in perfect balance.

Critical stuff: Nothing

Overall: Sensational.

Sea-Zen
by ytshuva

Comment by wbanning:
Comment from an amateur, non-voting, non-member. Take it for what it's worth...

This is such a peaceful image. The gentle arching line of the water at the shore and the beautifully balanced placement of the sun off-center (but not quite at the 1/3 point) is really effective. I want to be there!

Sea-Zen
by ytshuva

Comment by SandyP:
Ohmy! I am in total awe! I have very few favorites in this challenge, but I think this is my favorite of them all! Can I give it a 20? I wish I could!