This is a good take on the challenge "Bokeh". It's also an excellent self portrait. I think some lighting in the background would have definately helped this image out. With Bokeh, I think the background really should enhance the foreground, and the background in this image is just to dark. I think you were given some low points just for this fact alone. otherwise it's a terrific photo, and a superb self portrait. The focus is right on. and the expression in the eye is superb.
There really isn't anything else to say, it's a great shot, just doesn't really say "Bokeh" as much as it could!
Peace,
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You know, I like this one, but I'm thinking that for the sake of the competition, a more dramatic results might have been something similar to the picture I showed you earlier, with SO MUCH of the face out of focus. I'm sure it would be difficult to do, but I'm also convinced you can do this. Additionally, I think some backlighting also would have helped the subject by giving more information about the "bokeh".
interesting take on the challenge. excellent capture of a stare. will be interesting to see how this stacks up against the traditional bokeh shots. good luck.
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