Early Morning Light
by dan_pendleton

Comment:
Nearly perfect composition. The beams of light are so nice. The image is so well balanced. 9

Behind the Veil
by sagestudio

Comment:
A very moody shot, with lots of interesting atmosphere. I love the colors in the fabric. 9

Grilled Chipmunk
by JPR

Comment:
Very nice Jason! I guess you didn't expect to win with this, so thanks for giving us all some fun with a top notch photo! Really fun!

Pollo Involtini al'la Nonna
by EddyG

Comment:
Nice work Eddy! Looks like another ribbon's coming your way soon!

Cappuccino Crème Brûlée
by Gordon

Comment:
GO go go Gordon!

Sinfully Good Deviled Eggs
by kostia

Comment:
I love these little guys, and so am anxious to see your recipe! Fun title, too! You might want to experiment with point of view here some more. The depth of field you're using is usually used to indicate that the part that is in focus is just like the parts that are out of focus. However, in this shot, we can really see everything, so we (I) just wish it were all in sharp focus. If your point of view were much closer, say on one or two eggs, then the depth of field could imply that there are more eggs behind the one in focus and that a sinfully good time awaits if we were to indulge. Just something to think about. Nice work!

Coffee Can Bread
by Dave Gordon

Comment:
THis looks uniique and fun. I like how you show the empty can and the bread outside of it--as well as a loaf inside a can. Interesting composition and arrangement for this shot, too. You might want to experiment with point of view here, too. This shot shows me that the bread is unique because it is baked in a can. This is a pretty straight-on shot. Would this bread look even more delicious up closer? How much coffee can do you need to show so there is as little as possible, but we still know its a coffee can? Just things to think about. Good luck and bon appetit! Nice work.

Fairy Godmother Cake
by Samara

Comment:
Now this looks good! I like the elegant dinnerware and lace that sets if off. The little fairy godmother is also a nice touch! The highlights and shadows are a bit harsh here, so you may want to experiment with diffusing your light, or just take everything outside on a bright day, find some solid shade (like in your garage), and just use sunlight--you'll get natural colors, more pleasant hightlights and shadows and a generally more appealing shot. Just a thought. Again--nice work and good luck. Most of all--have fun eating this cake!

Last Minute Recipe - Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
by sleekr

Comment:
I like your still life set-up here. There is a nice balance to the composition, and a variety of colors and textures that are quite inviting. I enjoy the soft look to things, too. You do have some harsh highlights and shadows though, that if eliminated would enhance the old world softness I see elsewhere. You can perhaps use more diffused light, or even go outside on a bright day and take the shot in solid shade: you'll get bright light, soft shadows and be much more able to manipulate things. Anyway, nice work and good luck!

Macaroni & Cheese
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
Very intriguing macro of this food! The close-up view really brings out the textures and colors of this food nicely. There is a general glare to things, though, that might be avoided with more diffused light--outside in the solid shade, for instance, would give you nice natural colors with little glare. Anyway, just some thing to experiment with. Have fun!