Getting Ready For Race Day
by MRubillo

Comment by lambie83:
hum...bokeh in the foreground...original!

Getting Ready For Race Day
by MRubillo

Comment by sinbad:
I really like the idea behind this shot, but find the foreground and pedal in the top of the image a bit distracting.

Getting Ready For Race Day
by MRubillo

Comment by ursula:
This is actually a really cool looking picture. One instance where big fat borders on two sides really works. The selective focus is excellent here, and you have a front bokeh that's awesome. ~10

The Little Engine That Could (I think I can...)
by MRubillo

Comment by MaryO:
Points for humor ;-)

The Little Engine That Could (I think I can...)
by MRubillo

Comment by 777STAN:
Three cheers for confidence! I am a bit conflicted as to the most effective way to portray your message. This is one powerful way that demonstrates many competing elements that have been overcome. At least one other way that accents simplification would be a much tighter crop around the toy train and the one rail with minimal background. Just ramblings, but I hope it helps. :)

Getting Ready For Race Day
by MRubillo

Comment by Elaine:
I find the border very distracting.

The Little Engine That Could (I think I can...)
by MRubillo

Comment by mist:
If I'm honest, my problem with this shot is the dry grass growing in the tracks there. It really becomes the focal point of the shot, the little train is barely noticeable there at the edge. I think something more dramatic with the focus on the little train, or even this same shot with that grass pulled out of the way would be better.

Getting Ready For Race Day
by MRubillo

Comment by xstream:
Nice capture, the only thing I don't like is the framing with the thick black bars.

Getting Ready For Race Day
by MRubillo

Comment by vtruan:
Not what I would consider boken, to much detail in background to me.

Getting Ready For Race Day
by MRubillo

Comment by smurfguy:
Original shot - the thick top/bottom border is very attractive on this on. Good work!