This opens the way to a very interesting discussion Ann. I like the aspect of a small part in focus because it gives a clear direction for the eye. That was my initial reaction to this challenge theme.
An obvious reply could be:" then why not crop much of the OOF background to enhance the composition?" ... but then the OOF background really does contribute?
So after much to-ing and fro-ing I redid some of my posts to make them completely OOF.... I think they conform better to the theme ... but I don't know.... Having said that... I do like this Ann! ~ Regards Melbob