Squier Strat
by karmat

Comment:
Nicely fits the challenge. Efficiently composed. The shallow DOF main subject (hand on strings) blends well with the out-of-focus background (it is surprising how many others don't) Very nice image.

Iris in decline
by JC_Homola

Comment:
Nicely composed, good color and no hot spots. Beautiful.

Male & Female, Intertwined
by dsa157

Comment:
Great concept for this challenge. Composition good. It would be better if the plug ends were in crisp sharp focus.

Cork Screw
by Jacko

Comment:
Exceptional image. It is a great concept for this challenge for only a tiny fraction of the image to be in focus and the tip of the corkscrew is perfect for this purpose.

Temptation
by stickylizard

Comment:
Well concieved and technically good.
What makes this image good for this challenge is the relationship between the main subject and the dog waiting to eat it up. Like this one, the best images should relate the shallow focused main subject in a unique way with the out-of-focus background (or foreground as te case may be).

Colorado Avalanche
by spectre013

Comment:
Nicely setup, good color and nice use of ROT.

Every Droplet counts in the Distillery
by Harz_Joerg

Comment:
Unique concept and exceptionally well done. Like the water drop technique this uses refraction within a water drop to create a sharp reversed image but this has to be much harder to capture this way. Kudos to you for this wonderful image.

This should be a top finisher in this challenge

The Glass Eye
by flip89

Comment:
Very creative concept for shallow DOF challenge. Exceptional technical quality. This will be a top finisher.

All Lined Up
by TerryGee

Comment:
Great use of DOF, especially the birds in the background. Wonderfully captured pose by your main subject. Great image. Slightly oversharpened with hallowing in the rightmost tail feathers.

Focus On Happiness
by labuds

Comment:
Of all the DPC images ever submitted using the water drop technique this one is technically the best, that includes the DPC famous "Liberty and Justice" winner.

Use of the ROT and overall general effect make this an outstanding image. This is the class of the field in this challenge.