The entries keep getting better every week and the judging keeps getting harder as well. Which means the criteria gets tougher.

This week I chose cls's "Spring". I like the shallow DOF, and yet the flower is in good focus creating good separation of the main subject. And maybe I am just glad to see a little spring.

It was a tough choice. A few others that where very close were:
  • I really liked Jayson's second sunset (Jayson - You are getting real good at those). Only issue was the weed or cat tail in the lower left corner.
  • Jerrytech1's ice swan was a really nice shot, but I need to see the eyes (admittedly, easier said than done on a swan).
  • Kombi - That is so cool, and great sense of humor. Technically, the lighting seems so well done.
  • Joel's woodpecker - As can always be expected... just flawless.
  • DavidEccleston - Great timing, very sharp, beautiful subjects, and the action you froze is wonderful. The only thing I would offer is about personal taste... so not really a good criticism, but I think I would have cropped the wood out on the right side.


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