Mountain & Chapel, divine inspirations
by hahn23

Comment:
I've been there! It's lovely!

A heavens city of 300000 stars
by Pascal

Comment:
The centering of the subject really doesn't work for me here. It doesn't need that position to draw interest and it removes focus from any other less bright, but interesting, patterns in the sky.

Tiny Bells
by disdatmac

Comment:
The background is like a painting - beautifully done!

Cherokee Girl With Parrot in Soft Focus
by SkyFox

Comment:
Amazing lines throughout the image. I find it to be a complex and interesting photo, and I understand the choice to have the model wearing so little - it really emphasizes the intimacy of the moment. However, the model's plain white undergarments distract from the overall feel. If her clothing was more fitting to the setting - tropical, soft, romantic - it would have worked better for me.

Drops
by Eisbaer

Comment:
It's a very simple concept, but it works quite well for this challenge. The red lights add some life without distracting from the drops. I think it would have more energy if you had captured the street at an angle, crossing the photo instead of heading straight up it.

Spring Glow
by colorcarnival

Comment:
I've been frustrated by the macros in this challenge that haven't really tackled the concept of soft focus beyond having a soft background. Yours is different! The bright glow and dark background make the softness of the focus on the main subject really work for me in this picture. I love the ethereal look to the flowers.

Ballerina Dreams
by njsabs

Comment:
This is a beautiful photograph. Unlike many of the other entries in this challenge, with yours, the soft focus really makes the picture work, it adds to the story it's telling. I love the glow of light around her as well.