initially i saw this as more snapshot, but in looking it really has this nice falloff of focus and a very nice quality or light and color about it. very nice.
I have this as a ribbon winner. I have an entry in the challenge that is doing well, so I am not voting. If I was I would give this a 10.
I do think the impact of the shot would have been better with a tighter crop. I think the negative space on the left could have been removed. I am horrible with cropping myself, so I may be wrong...
Anyway, I hope you ribbon. I wouldn't even be disappointed if this beat mine... well, maybe just a little... lol