Nic (my wife) says this has no impact and will be lucky to make a low 5. "Gas mask on leaves, how random is that?" "Where's the story?"
Me, I'm hoping it'll hit around 5.8 I love the 'Granny's Attic' filter and the froth of round bokeh in the background. I also have a (non-fetishistic) thing for this gas mask.
Let's see whose prediction is more accurate. Game on.
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I'd say you won, but only by a slight edge. Sounds like a fun game, though. I like it for the reasons you've noted. And what the heck is that filter you speak of?
What an interesting image. So carefully done. Just right amount of sharpness in the leaves and mask. I really like the background. The circular speck highlights ad to this unique feel.
I have no idea what that is (my first thought was a WWI gas mask) but it's quirkiness, the use of DoF, composition and lighting makes for a great photo. I like the title also - 8 come back to bump to a 9.