Whirled Peas
by pickster

Comment:
this looks just slighly over-exposed. Also the shadow on the top of the photo really throws the photo off balance, imho, and makes the lighting look harsh. The colors and the shallow dof are perfect, though. :)

Eat, drink and be merry with family and friends
by quiet_observation

Comment:
I really love this - the natural lighting, the shallow dof, and the duotones all create a lovely, classic feel.

l i g h t s
by bucket

Comment:
Very nicely done - beautiful lighting!

Playing with light
by hajeka

Comment:
The contrast is a little harsh here.

I want... Peace and Joy
by Lydia

Comment:
Maybe not the most interesting of photography subjects, but certainly great composition and lighting!

Get Out from Behind the 8Ball
by banmorn

Comment:
Lovely lighting.

... is MONEY!
by lemeryj

Comment:
The colors, light, and focus are all great here, but the composition is cluttered and doesn't work very well, imho. My eyes aren't sure where to rest. I admit though, paper money is a difficult subject to shoot...

Please, Santa!
by IreneM

Comment:
The black and white works great here, and the composition is fascinating!

Peace and Love
by IndigoButterfly

Comment:
Normally I don't like it when things are over-sharpened like this, but here it works beautifully, creating glowing tones and soft gentle colors! Only, I wonder how this might have looked if it were more symetrical? Just a thought.

All I Want for Christmas... is already in these boxes!
by smudgeSMJ

Comment:
Well, here's my two cents... :) On my screen, this appears a little grainy. Also, I think this could use just a bit more contrast - it looks a little washed out and flat. The boxes are very nicely arranged, and pleasing to the eye, but there isn't much of a composition here. My eyes wander over the photograph. I have no idea what to suggest to fix that though. My only thought would be to try experimenting with some shallow depth of field. Just a thought. :)