Simple Elegance
by Shannon

Comment:
I like this entry and I think it's definitely deserves a place high up in the rankings.

The subdued backdrop contrasts quite nicely with the string of pearls in the foreground. The lighting is just a bit too harsh and the reflections off the individual beads are blown a bit. Other than that, it's a great entry. 7

OUTBACK
by DrJOnes

Comment:
This entry has a lot of style and I think one of the best use of lighting of the entries in this composition. The focus and detail is excellent and the post processing is clean without distracting artifacts.

The composition features the watch near the lower right edge which I think is unfortunate given that this is an advertisement challenge and the watch does not occupy a prominent enough location or size.

February
by nico_blue

Comment:
Wow what a fantastic backdrop. I think the lighting could have been softer however as the shadow is a bit too hard and the contrast on the ring is a bit too harsh. But overall I like this entry. 7

Grandma's Attic
by tfarrell23

Comment:
Nice lighting. Not a big fan of the font you used for the writing and appears to be too sharp (aliased and jagged). Love that border and overall a great entry. 7

CG
by whiteroom

Comment:
Excellent composition. You chose a high key exposure which gives this shot a lot of style. Lots of contrast on the ring, which I feel works as well as the softer lighting entries in this challenge. 9

Defining Beauty
by arnit

Comment:
Excellent lighting, but perhaps you could have cropped closer to the jewelry while maintaining her figure in the frame to accentuate the jewelry better.

MAMBA
by aznym

Comment:
Love the composition. Excellent DOF! The overall lighting on the necklace stones is too subdued and contrasty however. Overall excellent. 7

Glamor girl
by sissi

Comment:
Very glamorous shot. I like the moody torquoise lighting. I think you should have increased the DOF to allow for better focus of what this challenge is about: the jewelry.

"Timeless" Classic
by Zapperzac

Comment:
I'm a huge fan of this entry. I think the lighting and DOF is fantastic. A bit of a crecent shadow on the face of the watch which distracts a bit but not much. 8

The Links Collection
by EddyG

Comment:
Fantastic composition. I like the low-key subject. I think your approach here is top notch, but perhaps the jewelry could have been brightened up more to be more prominent. 7