pine cone

[Bambi]

it's been a while since I put one in this section. So in addition to the general critique, my question is 'does the blurry foreground work?'

[Iguanasan]

It's well exposed, seems to be in fine focus and the blurry foreground totally works. The composition seems a little weak to me though, Bambi. I'm thinking rule of thirds might have helped here and you might save it with a crop.

[Mad Aussie]

I'm going to say ... sweet stuff all! I like this fine as it is and really have nothing to offer Bambi. I'm happy with the composition. The DOF has kept a full line of interest across the photo and the bokeh being a major part of the composition really gives the feeling that we are on tippy toes to see over this branch.

Good work! Another fine example of your 'step up' lately!

[edG]

works for me!

[Bambi]

thanks everyone for the input.

Iggy I knew I was breaking the rule of thirds but I wanted to keep both the cone on the right and the branch on the left (and you know I like symmetry-which is something that doesn't always work ). I will try the crop and re-post. If I have to pick I think I will lose the other pine cone and keep the branch.

[casil403]

I am with MA on this one B.....I like the comp and the blurry foreground....the fact that the pinecone is nice and sharp draws the eye right to the image. And I LOVE the Bokeh in the background. To me it tell a story of the viewer finding a special something in the forest...I like it and I really like what you did with it.