Simply Red
by dswann

Comment:
Nice red back lighting.
This shot would've been great but for a couple of things (just my opinion):
1. The horizon is tilted - the table edge is not horizontal and wine bottle edge is not vertical. This is very distracting.
2. The white reflection on the bottle and the glass. It's competing with the back light for attention, and is at odds with the warm color everywhere else.

A Glass After Dark
by h2

Comment:
Love the low key minimalism and the subtle colors. Nicely done.

UnCorked
by Lydia

Comment:
Simple shot and Neat pattern :)
I take it you collect corks? I only recognize Clos Du Bois (liked their chardonnay), and BV (liked their Cabernet).

Vintage 2012
by Sheryll

Comment:
Nice vineyard. The contrast of the spring green with the dried up hills and soil is amazing! The clouds are amazing as well, but the sky treatment is very artificial and doesn't gel with the rest of the picture.

Sunrise Breakfast at the Napa Valley Inn
by Brent_S

Comment:
I'll pass on the corks thank you :)
Interesting lines on the table cloth and at odds with those on the spoon.
Love the lines reflections in the wine glass. A little more milk in the bowl would've added to the incongruence of the shot. The border would've been nice if the bowl weren't cut off at the bottom I think.

Sauternes: Best Served Cold
by Cuttooth

Comment:
Love the smooth water and the stillness of the wine glass/bottle in contrast. The lighting, unfortunately, is quite harsh and unappealing to me :(

Message In A Bottle
by CJinCA

Comment:
For some reason even the water, that the bottle is floating in, is looking like wine to me :) Good concept - unique in this challenge. Could've used more light and definition on the head of the bottle itself though.

With 'Body' and 'Balance'
by njsabs

Comment:
Very nice concept! Good soft lighting as well. I would've preferred a centered crop instead of the extra negative space on the right, but it's not that big a deal - the concept is what stood out and wowed me.

Wise
by Ragga2000

Comment:
Seems completely real to me. Very nice idea - well implemented. Congrats on the top 10.

The Messenger
by Samantha_T

Comment:
A lot of firsts here too - congratulations on your first ribbon and the fabulous score!