"Just Ducky"
by ShutterPug

Comment:
The odd border hurt this otherwise superb image in my opinion.

Ashes
by AcousticThrenody

Comment:
I can see this on an anti-smoking billboard or ad. In that regard it conveys a significant emotional payload. Well done to capture that.

The Tie That Binds
by sher

Comment:
I suppose the shallow DOF was intentional, but it is too shallow for my taste. There is just too little in focus for me to resonate with. The title is confusing as well suggesting my head go one way but the image taking it in another direction.

Miss Havisham
by Jesuispeure

Comment:
I do not understand what you're trying to tell me. The photo is okay technically but less direct lighting from multiple sources could have improved it. Maybe this is a cultural thing ... maybe if I were better acquainted with Dickens or remembered Great Expectations better, then maybe I'd resonate with it.

grains of ......
by p2jvr

Comment:
Meets the challenge and you can spell but I don't find the subject holding my interest. Focus and DOF are fine. The single bright light on the right over powers the photo. Multiple light sources might have helped some. The angle of the shot from above could be improved by lowering the camera and shooting at a shallower angle.

grain of the universe
by the great ubaldo

Comment:
Theoretically meets the challenge but the photo is all background and no subject. I have found it best to have a subject in focus. Otherwise, there is no place for my eye to come to rest. And I suspect color might have worked better than this desaturated version.

Sweet Addiction
by k4ffy

Comment:
Meets the challenge but is otherwise not especially interesting. I think better lighting from multiple sources might have helped. I don't know what the background was, but another choice might have also helped.

The life of a Rockstar
by evenfl0w

Comment:
Meets the challenge. Powder seems over exposed and any detail there is blown out. Background is under exposed and we've lost any detail there. I'm too conservative to resonate with the subject.

Cocaine Addiction... Priceless
by Apee

Comment:
Meets the challenge. Focus needs work. I am afraid I am too conservative to resonate with the subject matter however. Probably shouldn't have used your own credit card, Sebastien. Guess that demonstrates focus was okay, huh?

Making Dust
by eaglebeck

Comment:
Great action shot! Unique in the challenge. Well done! Among my top picks.