Hello,
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.
Honorable #2: notebaert
well proportioned dof, who leaves visible some details on a background which is very well matches with the butterfly.
Honorable #1: pgilston
Very nice composition. I love how the background gives all its atmosphere to this photograph.
#Third prize: a_zeitler
Beautiful composition.
The centering of the subject is fully justified here by the astute use of the dof.
##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.
###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.
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