Trying to figure what this is!

It is the edge of a pool. The bottom portion being the water, the top is the rock surface.

ah, very cool. I like it!

un beau portrait, le modèle est content de se faire photographier et tu lui rends bien

Very dynamic shot. Well done, deserves to be featured.

I think I know what this is supposed to portray, but I agree, that with the tight focus that I want to know more context. This would be perfect if a tear was running down her cheek. As it is, she almost looks like she might be ready to sneeze and I know that is not your intent ;0)

that the ring for validity comes in such a way very beautifully

She was actually sleeping...not sneezing :)

But this is my original, the shot is tight because I wanted to capture more of her face because the area surrounding her (she was sitting in a bus seat) wasn't very interesting.

I appreciate the comments though!

I assumed she was in deep meditative thought... (I guess sleeping isn't too far removed from that.) ;)

Just misses being a great shot - looks too much like she is going to sneeze.

Best,
Jon

Beautiful textures, colors, composition.

Ditto!

Very nice addition to the topic.
Very different and unique!

Nice one, what is it ?

It is the bottom of a very cool glass from a bar...

You can kind of see the other glass in the background.

Cool shot...I really like the framing and DOF.

It's beautiful...and you managed the shot without any disturbing reflections

fantastic still life.. great dof ..love this ..

This is very well composed, but colors and light are a bit "poor".
This is so calm, I like it so much.

Interesting perspective

I would be curious to see a black and white treatment...

Seems a little too busy for me but it's a very nice photograph. I wonder what it would look like if you cropped most of the bottom off so that you'll only see some of the pillars on the sides (thereby adding perspective) and then have the building (or whatever that is) in the middle. I think it would give more focus on the subject.

The vertical lines and pastel (not blown out) sky work well for me - it creates a sense of contrast and struggle that makes the image more appealing. It is meant to capture the nature of an industrial setting, so I don't expect softness and none is given in the subject.

Is this Monterey? I think I have a similar picture, but I like yours more:)

Rust In Peace...yeah dude!