Yellow
by mirac

Comment:
Great color. Nice subject and well taken. We won't be seeing any of those for awhile until the temperature gets a little warmer.

Cobalt Ripples
by magnus

Comment:
Good color and well taken. Looks like its sitting on a cloud or something surreal like that. Nice job

Paintbrush in Bluebonnets
by Anachronite

Comment:
Good color. Needs to be just a little clearer though

Night walk
by kblm

Comment:
Nice colors, just needs to be a little clearer

Melbourne Skyline
by Gordon

Comment:
This is a remarkable shot. I have no freakin' idea how I placed ahead of this shot. This blows me away, really. I think my during the challenge comment says it all. Congratulations on a terrific shot and a ribbon! - Bob

Reflections of interest
by xertion

Comment:
Great job and congrats on the win. This was one of my top picks to win. Nice work! - Bob

Golden Dollar
by ChrisW123

Comment:
Too high key. Good subject and background and framing, just a little bright

Night at the Opera
by crabappl3

Comment:
LIke the background. Interesting subject. Well taken and framed with good lighting

Keyboard Duster
by DigiPique

Comment:
Looks like a big wad of spaghetti noodles, or a real sponge. Interesting sort of abstract macro.

Time has run out!
by camelotnorth

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - Great subject for this photo. I wish I had one of these I might have entered. The lighting is pretty good, but I don't like the reflections of the lights on the hourglass. I don't know if there is anything that could be done about that though. The only thing that might have worked is lighting it more from above but that would dramatically effect how the subject was lit. Good framing with this photo too. I like that this is simple and doesn't have anything else in the frame trying to give too much of a message instead of concentrating on this great subject.

Technical - Really its pretty well taken. I don't see any major flaws with it. Focus and DOF look good and its adequately lit and well framed. Not much to speak of in terms of processing either.

Overall - Nice subject and pretty well taken. Not bad picture, but nothing really dramatic or dynamic about it. I think if you could find a way to soften it up, it would be much better. Ever tried shooting it thru cheesecloth? or a thin scarf? That might help to soften it up a little. Something to try if you never have. Well hope this could be a little bit of help to you. Good luck in future challenges. - Inspzil