Soft
by jefalk

Comment by britteyboo:
nice image

Soft
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Comment by Elmakias:
very very well done!, a beutiful picture.

Soft
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Comment by dogz:
Everything looks sharp to me, so points lost for that. However, it's a beautiful picture and great lighting so I won't score low. Some will debate even though dof may be only a couple of inches, to me part of the photo should make it look like a wide aperture was used to make the sharp parts stand out. Here, just the black does that. (and the frame).

Soft
by jefalk

Comment by batmaing:
DOF is not very apparent in this picture. The high contrast between the background and the flower makes it look almost artificial. I think if a shadow would've been cast on the background as well or there was something to show that the background wasn't just a void of blackness, it would've helped it a bit.

Soft
by jefalk

Comment by gsquiggle:
Hi how did you light this?

Soft
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Comment by jazzie:
Beautiful light - soft - well done.

Soft
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Comment by admart01:
smooth and simple -- one of my favorites this challenge

Soft
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Comment by graphicfunk:
Beautiful.

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Comment by sarrobi:
I don't think this is a great example of shallow depth of field, but it is an exquisite photograph nonetheless. The lighting and composition are perfect.

Soft
by jefalk

Comment by dunnewold:
9-quite possibly my favorite in this challenge. Might i suggest some of that beautiful lighting added to the center?