This type of shot would be so perfect as a book cover, with the text in the upper section.
Pretty cool macro sher - not a DPC mass appeal as you already know due to your style,
but I'm glad to see you have stayed with your own path, rather than losing the feel and shooting only for the voters.
btw -get all the sand out of your drawers after taking it? LOL
I am confident that someone of your artistic aptitude will not find discouragement in your placement for this challenge. As I was going through the results I thought, "How would Henri Cartier-Bresson have fared in the challenges at DPC?" Not too well, I am afraid. I have said I would rather one person NEEDED to see my photograph than one thousand who liked seeing my photograph. If no one else, I needed to see this photograph. Thank you.
I suppose the shallow DOF was intentional, but it is too shallow for my taste. There is just too little in focus for me to resonate with. The title is confusing as well suggesting my head go one way but the image taking it in another direction.