Soft Red Candles
by mickwest

Comment by ahaze:
The short definition of Bokeh from KenRockwell.com, which I am using for voting on this challenge: "Bokeh describes the rendition of out-of-focus points of light. We do see that here. " Is the subject enhanced by the bokeh of the background? Yes. However, this photo doesn't make me go "wow".

Soft Red Candles
by mickwest

Comment by Telehubbie:
I think I need to re-calibrate my monitor... those look more salmon color than red on my screen. Nice shot though. ...If you didn't have that candle in front, I would think the farther one was something else. ;)

Broken Record
by mickwest

Comment by GeneralE:
Too bad ... not enough of those left.

Broken Record
by mickwest

Comment by monkeyl:
Its a little bit too close but its cool

Broken Record
by mickwest

Comment by giega:
Great image, just too bad your reflection is visible.

Broken Record
by mickwest

Comment by megryan:
good concept, shame about the reflection though

Broken Record
by mickwest

Comment by srdanz:
What puzzles me with this image is the straight line of the cut. I haven't seen a broken LP in a long time, so I can't remember if they break on such straight lines in reality, but this one seemed so unreal.
Also, I could see the tripod and you taking the picture in the reflection off of the arm... and I wish it wasn't there.

Nestling
by mickwest

Comment by graphicfunk:
Returning for comments:
I can almost touch this flower. Ompressive capture. Bumping up.

Broken Record
by mickwest

Comment by strags:
I can't help but look at the reflection and try and figure out if this is who I think it is.
Good composition, clever title. Shame about the reflection!

Nestling
by mickwest

Comment by drake217:
Spectacular close up