In the Spotlight
by arnit

Comment:
Exceptional detail considering the amount of backlight and a dynamic subject -- I look forward to reading what settings it took to do this.

First Kiss of Light
by Toddh

Comment:
As the cliche goes, you'd have to get up mighty early in the morning to beat that. Pretty much feels like being there.

Light
by Refocused

Comment:
I like photos which meet the challenge in multiple ways. I've used a similar diagonal black/white composition myself; I might have cropped it to the edge of the shadow on the right as it seems just a touch unbalanced now.

If it's cropped so tightly on the left because the feather's actually suspended instead of falling, I have an idea for doing that which might allow more background on the left. If the feather's falling, then never mind ... I don't think I can do that.

In The Shadows
by EddyG

Comment:
Very clever photo trick! A treat for us.

The Vortex
by MWitt

Comment:
I look forward to seeing how you made this. Very subtle and effective.

Refraction
by Gordon

Comment:
Beautiful use of DOF and lighting to create the "abstract" background.

Cool spiral
by Bela45

Comment:
I just remembered what I was going to use for this challenge, but forgot to. I want to see what you used to make this.

Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
by Faye Pekas

Comment:
I think it's a good sign that I didn't notice your complex border until after I'd checked out the photo itself.

bad mood
by shutterfly

Comment:
I might have made it even a little darker.

Driveways Wanted
by jimmythefish

Comment:
Apt title too!