Enchanting Rain
by insteps

Comment:
Returning to comment... Not only are you one of the few photos with actual bokeh, but it also enhances your subject. It's nice to see those red leaves against the darker and lighter shades. Nice contrast. The perfectly circular ice / water droplets are unusually shaped, but really add interest and beauty to the photo. Have some more photos to go through yet but IMO this is sure to ribbon.

United in Mourning
by HRoxas

Comment:
That's definitely bokeh. Now, is it good or bad? Good in that it's actually there and not just shallow dof, and it makes for a very interesting photo. Bad in a sense that the bokeh is actually more interesting and eye catching than the subject. I won't vote you low however, but do you know what I mean? It's not enhancing, but overpowering in a way. Maybe if the candle came up a bit more with a bit of light on it..maybe at least a full third of the photo would help to emphasize the subject a bit more, then the bokeh would be more of a compliment. But at least it's THERE.

Sarasota Bayfront
by Mark of SRQ

Comment:
I think it's a good shot. Given the amount of great sunsets there, I'd say the sunset itself isn't too spectacular but the fisherman is a good addition to the foreground for some interest. I'd keep shooting anyway because you're bound to nail some other great sunsets.

Are you going to do any nature shots from Myakka? Has it recovered from the flood? My mother used to live right near the park, and moved to KY a couple months before the flood and we were told her former house was completely underwater.

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by ButterflySis

Comment:
Beautiful, beautiful tonality. You really did a great job creating a dreamy mood for this picture. Wonderful. This looks like a fine-art postcard that people would send from their vacation to the Cape.

A Mother's Love II
by RHoldenSr

Comment:
Much nicer than the original shot in my opinion. The colors are more natural now and the crop is more flattering to the photo.

Looking Forward
by Kylie

Comment:
Wow, what great colors! With that afternoon sun it's hard to tell if this is an old, rusted train out of service or just really strong sunset light. I love the way you framed this and kept the whole shot in focus. Nice!

A Mother's Love
by RHoldenSr

Comment:
I think you salvaged this one pretty well. A better angle would help to give a better view of the cub, but given the subjects you had to work with that's asking a lot.

Beautiful animal shot. The only thing that works against you is their camouflage which blends them both together.

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by joanns

Comment:
This is really a great photo. Yeah, maybe some people wouldn't want it on their wall, or if you did this as a commercial job, the parent might freak out a bit, but artistically it's fantastic.

While it does have some elements of "creepy" to it, so what? Why should all photos of kids be filled with smiles and balloons and happy faces? THIS is the photo this girl will probably love to death when she gets older. ( Assuming she isn't in prison for eating human brains that is).

GREAT photo!

Not To Be So Depressive
by sahko

Comment:
I like your choice of background and color cast to create the "depressed" feeling in your photo. Very nice.

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by grigrigirl

Comment:
I half expect to see Lestat sitting next to you.