Going Up
by leaf

Comment:
This would probably be a great stock photograph! I dont know of your out of focus background is a good example of bokeh though. Nice shot.

Reaching For The Rain
by ahaze

Comment:
Wish there was more definition in your bokeh but very nicely composed. 7

Winter rose
by nico_blue

Comment:
Too much blur around the edges....it looks like some obvious post work. Nice idea and composition...but I dont think all of that was necessary.

Blowin' in the Wind
by Azrifel

Comment:
This is a very cool shot but I don't think the out of focus information in the picture (bokeh) plays shows up enough. I'd like to see more shapes and definition back there. Nice picture anyway.

Fore
by plumber711

Comment:
Nice shot! Like the road on the edge. Seems like a low wind dreary day though.

Apple of the Eye
by charliebaker

Comment:
Okay, I was going to just cast my vote and be done....but I can't resist a piece of my mind even if you hate my thoughts.... First off, I really like the composure, exposure, and placement of your subject. Those three aspects make you deserve a very high rating....I mean, you dont have a distracting background, or anything like that. Now for the negativity....ready? Frankly, I dont "get" this photo. I understand that you have to think outside the box for unique photos that stand out in this competition....I mean, I'm glad you didn't take another generic park bench shot, someone standing or hiking in the woods, or even having some rediculously small person in the far corner of the framse. But why the apple? Whats the meaning of this photo? Wheres the emotion? The shadows and lighting add drama, but where's the meaning? I feel that this photo lacks "content". Based from this photograph, and this one only, I can say you're talented, have the ability to produce great things, but need more reason for your photos. Hope this helps...regardless, take it with a grain of salt. :) Have fun!

Knock Knock
by lizzyc3

Comment:
Nice picture. I think its a little too soft and obviously feathered around the edge of her head and body. Otherwise, nice picture.

Still alone waiting
by Pascal

Comment:
Very nice capture! Like the tones you brought out in post. Is he drinking sake? Great job.

Puppet Show
by Telehubbie

Comment:
Love the colors! I also like his eyes...they are very expressive and say alot about the picture.

Subway Station On New Years Eve 2004
by RHoldenSr

Comment:
Where's your subject? If there was someone sitting or standing on the right side of this shot it would have been excellent. Without that, it's not very candid.