Contrary to what this might look like, this was specifically shot for the challenge, and I'm really glad it came along because I doubt I would've tried as hard to get this, or even perfect as it is ;)
PP details will follow soon, because I'm thinking of a re-shoot and not ready to reveal all the details just yet :)
Special Thanks to all who left comments and Thanks and to the voters.
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Super image. The color, composition and that wispy look carries that wow factor. I really like that contrast you got going on in the lower left corner. It's got that 3d animation look to it that makes this fit the challenge even more.
Improvements? Not much I can add here. It looks like you already have some in mind so I'm looking forward to see those myself. In terms of the challenge, I think maybe if you shot this in portrait style it may have helped your score with some voters and perhaps would have gotten you in the top ten.
I just love this. The subtle gradations of in the dof and out of dof sections is great. Pure hard natural blue with clean whites and natural browns and greens. Really nice flow in the composition. My only 10.
this is an excellent photograph...stunning in fact...what I am looking for in this challenge is for a creative 'wow' shot that would go on a movie poster. I think that's what the challenge is all about...what you seem to have done here is used three words that start with dpc it name your shot...in another challenge I would give this a 10, but for this...7