4 Henrik Spranz Austria 47pts

Canon EOS 5D Mk III, 400mm, 1/320sec at f/3.5, ISO 1250

The framing of this shot highlights just how small the wild European hamster is. The bokeh is beautiful, leading to a very pleasing colour palette. The depth of field is ideal for highlighting the subject, with great eye contact. A slight boost to the contrast would really make this image pop.