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by Ja-9

Comment by CNovack:
With the processing this now has become my #2 choice because the lovely rich tones of the blues and greens I see here. I know that you presented the composition as it appears in real life BUT for me that sweeping curve of the main flower in the center looks like it is oriented wrong....WHAT??? you say; hear me out. As crazy as this sounds, to me, I think the eye naturally tends to notice more details if we follow lines upward rather than downward. If you orient this vertically (instead of horizontally) the sweeping curve of that flower will capture the eye's attention that much more and then travel up to the bokeh that is in back. You can try it and see which way you like it more. This is good bokeh that has nice pleasing colors & shapes but I will throw my weight behind your door entry for it will be more of a standout in a smaller crowd than what is bound to be very fierce competition in a most likely 250+ bokeh challenge.

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by Ja-9

Comment by CNovack:
"Wonderland Beckons" or "Wonderland Awaits Alice" are the two titles that keep popping into my head when I see this ever since you mentioned the Alice in Wonderland suggestion. The heart shapes remind me of the Red Queen and the off White/biege door makes me think of the White Rabbit/White Queen/and that the door has not been used in many, many years. Again it has interesting shapes and angles that makes it stand out.

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by Ja-9

Comment by glad2badad:
"Love Shack" is perfect! :-) I think this has a better chance of scoring higher. Bokeh is tough and there's going to be 300 entries, of which 225 will be floral/plants.

I'd go with this one.

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by Ja-9

Comment by CNovack:
Square crop looks better and calls more attention to the details. This would be my #1 choice with the blue flowers with water drops for bokeh # 2 choice....have to step away for awhile will give you some more feedback later and a suggestion.

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by Ja-9

Comment by ace flyman:
This is a real pretty image. I'm kind of with Tammy, the door image is unique and just has a great feel to it.

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by Ja-9

Comment by ace flyman:
I really like this one. The hinge pointing over to the hart, and the key/hart has a nice rusty tent to it along with the door knob. Composition really works with the square crop. For some reason "Love Shack" comes to mind.....Lol.

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by Ja-9

Comment by PHOTOKID:
I like the door the best, the dof really makes the heart stand out!

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by Ja-9

Comment by Tammster:
I do like the simplicity of this.... but as much as I don't like going against popular opinion I do like the other flower better. But as I said in the other comments, my very favorite is the heart shaped lock.

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by Ja-9

Comment by Tammster:
I really really like this. It's a gorgeous shot & I love the bokah. The colors are perfect & not too busy in my opinion. I really WANT to like this one the best, but I have to say I think the heart shaped lock has a super unique quality to it. Love that hinge (or whatever it is) that seems to be pointing to it.

Well, I will go comment on that separately. I do like this one best of the flowers, though & think it will do great.

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by Ja-9

Comment by JokersSoul:
Yep... this is the one. This is so pretty and so interesting to look at. You are good at ooey gooey... *smiles*.