This simple composition strongly evokes the observer, the person waiting for something to happen. I imagine that the colored image probably doesn't work as well as the monochromatic image. I really like the mysterious quality of this picture.
Unusual take on the assignment. There is so much out of focus - it draws the eye to the area that is in focus. Unfortunately, there's not much of interest once you get there.
I like how the fingers are delicatly opening the shades. I'm sure people will comment on how the fingers are blurry and that some will wish they were sharp through depth of field. But I like how they are abstract here and soft. There's a soft carefulness in this person's spying out the window.