libra
by Heidie

Comment:
Nice set of scales and I think the choice of black and white with toning brings out the detail. Lighting is somewhat uneven, perhaps softening it by putting a sheet or tissue infront of the light source might help. I'd also consider using a large sheet of card, curved to provide both surface and backdrop, to remove lines and remove background detail more effectively.

Sagittarius
by weaverc

Comment:
I'd prefer this to be either a true silhouette or to have fill in light that allows me to see the detail of the subject. This feels like it's randomly stuck in between the two. Pose and composition are OK, but lighting is the main problem for me.

Three of Gem's in the Family
by GP

Comment:
I like the image and the angle but am missing the connection with the challenge, even having read the title several times. Hence, it fails in terms of conveying the theme to me.

Cancer
by Mona

Comment:
Good choice to opt for close up - filling the frame can certainly add more interest to an everyday subject.

Archer's Wrath
by casualguy

Comment:
What great "texture" to that background - nice mix of tones in it too.
Arrow is sharp and well positioned - but feels a little wonky. Doesn't detract for me though.

Four of a Kind
by Konador

Comment:
Huge congrats cyberneph!

:o)

Cancer /Crab
by train

Comment:
Nice enough image but don't like the inversion.

EDIT: I understand from our PMs that this isn't an inversion but a glass paperweight! Thanks for letting me know. Visually it looks like a negative - I guess that's what I don't like. What I do like is the texture around the edge.

Aquarius - by Giuseppe Armani
by brettd

Comment:
A nice image but feels to me that I'm admiring the creativity of the artist that produced the ornament rather than the creativity on the part of the photographer.

Red Rag to a Shadow
by Imagineer

Comment:
Nice idea and I like the simplicity with which you've captured it - The highly textured surface really adds to the interest.

Cancer - Ruled by the Moon
by byshen

Comment:
Interesting idea though I'd like to see some light on the crab body to bring colour to it also.