The Merry-Go-Round
by franktheyank

Comment:
To begin with, I am not sure which way I lean as to whether motion blur fits in with this challenge or not. If it is used in conjunction with an OOF area, then I think it would be appropriate. It this particular photo, the merry-go-round looks as though it would be in focus if it was stopped. But since there are differing opinions on this topic, I am not going to allow my personal opinion of does motion blur = OOF affect my vote.

So with that aside, I do like the way you used the blur - it is very creative. What I am not that fond of is what appears to be a tilt, and the slightly in focus background on image left, but not on the right. It feels very off balanced to me. If you crop out the left, I think it would help add to the composition. But besides that, great job! This was a very interesting challenge to participate in and I think your choice of subject is very creative!

BTW - This is all just my opinion - please take it with a grain of salt! Most of the time, I don’t know what I am talking about! :)

Barley
by roO_dawg

Comment:
The blue sky contrasts wonderfully with the golden barley field. I am not sure if I like the tilt, or dislike it - I can't make up my mind. But besides that, wonderfully done!

Lost Without
by RoeeRozen

Comment:
What a beautiful shade of purple! The fog is wonderful, the shaded OOF figure adds to its eeriness. Wonderfully done!

papyrus
by undieyatch

Comment:
I think this is beautiful, abstract, and I love the colors!

Deep in thoughts
by heida

Comment:
I absolutely love this! The grain works beautifully! I am hoping this ribbons, but DPC doesn't always agree with me - but I will still keep my fingers crossed for you! Favorited!

Callahan
by nfessel

Comment:
I love the simplicity of this! Great job!

macro1.jpg
by vawendy

Comment:
I LOVE the Colorful Bokeh! Great photo!!!

3 - Some Sort of Bee or Wasp (ETA or Hoverfly)
by ErikV

Comment:
This is gorgeous! I love the sharpness of the bee and the DOF. Wonderfully done!!!

IMG_7467.jpg
by chipuc

Comment:
I love the softness and simplicity of this photo! Beautiful!

Next!
by geoffb

Comment:
This is Beautiful!!! I love it! I love the color and the movement! Great Job!