Daisy, Daisy...
by lucky_85

Comment:
I don't think I should like this as well as I do. Very simple, interesting and unusual composition. I just can't decide if sending my eye to the lower left is working. It seems that my eyes don't ever get settled looking at it, but keep wandering diagonally lower left to upper right... an interesting paradox for a theme of silence/stillness. Hmmm....

"The quieter you become, the more you can hear" -Baba Ram Dass
by McCarlie

Comment:
In response to the title... the longer you look, the more you see. My first impression was very positive for this image... then I started to be distracted by the lighting umbrella and silhouette of the photographer that is reflected in the water beads.

a feather lighter / a bird wings ever higher / master of the sky
by mefnj

Comment:
The image alone is quite strking... the implication that that feather has created the ripple is thought-provoking and clever. Vignetting on three of four corners is subtle. I like this more, the more I look at it. Kudos!

Tranquility
by librodo

Comment:
Very creative color and exposure range. I'm still not sure whether the subtle cheek line is really there or totally implied against the white background. Nice.

The Flower Sermon
by Martin

Comment:
Amen. You may now be seated!

Elements
by CJinCA

Comment:
The composition is quite effective. I think the fine detail of the flower against the back could have been larger for better clarity. This may be fine in print or greater enlargement, but with a 640 pixel limit there's too much detail loss for my taste....==

Floating
by CNovack

Comment:
This is really striking. And... it gets better with each viewing. The distinct color highlight changes on the inside of the bowl's rim are especially effective. And... I'm intrigued by what reflected orb in the water may actually be. Works on lots of levels. Kudos.

Blueberries
by hajeka

Comment:
Very nice. This works for me on several levels... including connection to the challenge theme. The placement of the subject so close to the bottom of the frame is nicely offset by the effect of the gradient. I like it better each time I see it.

Reflection
by BrennanOB

Comment:
For me the scale of the subject in relation to the negative space is quite effective. Perhaps the flower could be better defined?

Looking for Zen
by RamblinR

Comment:
Cleverly designed composition and juxtaposition. The fringing on the edges of the goldfish and rocks is somewhat distracting. Overall it made a good first impression visually and as a representation of the theme.