sorry for de delay, but it was not so easy to make a choice.
Here are the winners :
Honorable #3: chasp
Good use of dof , that give a real impact to the Lizard head.
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/chasp/image/63802785/medium.jpg)
Honorable #2: notebaert
well proportioned dof, who leaves visible some details on a background which is very well matches with the butterfly.
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/notebaert/image/67408901/medium.jpg)
Honorable #1: pgilston
Very nice composition. I love how the background gives all its atmosphere to this photograph.
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/pgilston/image/68898920/medium.jpg)
#Third prize: a_zeitler
Beautiful composition.
The centering of the subject is fully justified here by the astute use of the dof.
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/a_zeitler/image/69227232/medium.jpg)
##Second Prize: betsypdx
Beautiful composition.
Very good use of the forms.
The use of the dof judiciously gives a soft aspect to the forms of the background, which contrasts marvelously well with the foreground.
Very beautiful visual impact .
Congratulations.
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/betsypdx/image/65614513/medium.jpg)
###First Prize: halesr
Well, here is the winner.
Wonderfull composition. served by a great subtlety of the dof.
Beautiful subtle light.
Beautiful use of the forms and the relief.
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/halesr/image/43356520/medium.jpg)
The next competition will be hosted by Rene Hales.
Congratulations to all the winners and all the participants.
The choice was not easy!
Friendly,
Thierry Lucas