I like the lines but think this may have worked better if the focus started at the bottom left. I find the blur in that spot distracting from the center.
That's a terrific image. Original subject, well conceived (composition & point of focus), and perfect execution. It has a marvellous 3-dimensional character. Well done. 10
Great colors and a nice pattern...I wanted to see even the first leaf in focus and then let it blur in background.. the first one being soft is soemthing i didn't like much... 7
this is almost wonderful. I really like the isolated effect from shallow dof. If only one of the leafs were actually in sharp focus. I keep looking for the one that you had in mind, and can't find it. Nicely done overall though and a good idea. bumping up
I started out with a 5 on this but decided I had been too quick to judge. I've changed my vote to a 7.
I like the repeating pattern. I like the use of DOF to accentuate part of the image and not the rest. I like how the border keeps your eye from wandering away. Nice colors and sharpness.
What could make it better? Perhaps a stronger central subject. I mean, what if the leaf that is in sharp focus had a ladybug climbing up?