The post processing method or filter used do not give the shot justice. A well above 5 shot is IMHO below average due to your post processing. Keep up the good work though!
I like your subject, but the bokeh is the fence, and it's supposed to be more of the focus in a fence challenge, even metaphorically as a border. I like all the texture in your shot.
Unusual processing technique. I like it. I do clearly see the fence in this even though the fence is not the primary subject. I am giving this one high marks.
This is a very interesting photo. The man looks to have some interesting features and I'll bet he good tell a fine story or two. :D I like the bokeh working in the background fence (although some are going to have an issue with that being a secondary subject I think). I'm not real crazy about the approach you took with PP on this, just not my taste I guess - kind of ruined the shot for me personally. I do wish you luck in the challenge. Take care.
The facial expression is wonderful. Technically there is a fence there but it gets lost in the emotion of the image. The texture of the fabrics is a bit too grainy for my taste. I wonder if it would be softer in color??