The lone pawn
by Gunni

Comment:
Nicely done ... love the overall subtly of the image as well with the light, frosted glass and white background.

Pretty in Pink
by MaryO

Comment:
Cute shot ... nice execution of DOF.

Fading Flower
by Bud

Comment:
Assuming a Selective Color adjustment layer was employed to achieve this effect, given the limiting Basic Editing rules. If so, nicely done ... though I think the muted background actually detracts from it looking OOF and therefor dimishes the goal of displaying DOF.

Waiting for the Spring
by goc

Comment:
Nice winter scene. I think the DOF works with the composition here, though a touch shallower might make it a stronger contender in *this* particular challenge.

Birdy
by ankursomani

Comment:
Shallow DOF is implied by the blurred sky in the background, but the background blur doesn't really do a lot to enhance or emphasize the subject as executed here. The image also suffers from a few technical deficiencies: composition, feet cropped out of frame; color muted and muddy; and overall a tad soft. Nice attempt though.

Meander
by kren

Comment:
Nice example of the challenge theme ... and an elegantly simple image. That said, the use of shallow DOF doesn't highlight a subject so much as highlighting use of shallow DOF. ;-)

Shapes of Ice
by Bentzon

Comment:
Shallow DOF at work in this image, but it lacks a focal point IMO. My eyes wander around aimlessly with no where to stop.

Focused Leadership
by hahn23

Comment:
Very nice image with a DOF that works well. Unfortunately, I don't think it shallow enough to rank it among the elite in this challenge. If the bulls and Aspen trunks in the background were considerably "blurrier" then it might qualify IMO. Great image, nice DOF ... just no shallow enough.

The Anchor
by velzymonkey

Comment:
I like the concept behind this one but wish the composition/perspective were such that the rock's edge weren't in the same focal plane as the carabiner(s). The rope draws a nice line toward the belayer but the rock edge keeps drawing my eye away. Perhaps repositioning and looking straight down the rope to the belayer, with focus on the carabiners still, would help.

The Sweetest Thing
by BethieB

Comment:
It's you're not your. :-P Good use of DOF, though the image could benefit from better light and a more creative composition.