Large Wager
by giantmike

Comment:
Easy connection to the criteria and good job of layering the chips for focus.

Time is Money
by Aliaa

Comment:
I'd prefer to see the watch standing out a bit more - i feel that the lighting on it causes too much of a contrast in shadow/brightness between the top and bottom.

Growing Your Nest Egg
by sjhuls

Comment:
I like this image a lot. Clean, concise, easily representative of the criteria. I think this should finish high.

Proverbially
by GeneralE

Comment:
I do like the layers outlining the clock. I think this image would feel otherwise flat without it.
I don't overly like the lighting, how it's harsh at the bottom and more natural at the top, makes the wood look worn out and the glass too smudged in the lower half.

Deep Pocket
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Is that a wallet in your pants or are you happy to see me?

Honestly, this image doesn't do much for me except induce a feeling of light-headed motion sickness.
I know there's quite a few people on this site who 'get' the blurry thing and enjoy shooting/seeing the pics, but I don't know if i'll ever get there and as such i feel that it takes away from what could have been a good picture otherwise.

Priceless
by mrbig65

Comment:
I really don't get how this is a reference to money unless you photographed a picture of a really expensive painting/print at an art gallery (or something you possible made yourself?)

I know rich people often buy stuff like this to show off and/or use as conversation pieces, but seeing this image does not make me think of money so in my personal opinion it's DNMC.

Obscure! Contrived! Doesn't work! Shame!
by raish

Comment:
i'm guessing this is supposed to be a gold reference somehow? or a natural export... i'm just not seeing a straight-up connection from this to money as a picture.

The Money Funnel
by nickyb

Comment:
And i'm still circling the top part..... oh god, it goes so deep.... :)

Poised for Collapse
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Probably my favorite image from this challenge.
Lots of time to make sure this doesn't collapse (tape i guess).

A great comparison to the current North American economic situation. A pyramid built on credit/lending. A slight breeze and it all falls over.
This gets a 10.

They make It at the Mint
by sfalice

Comment:
I was considering a shot of the Canadian Mint as my entry as well....
great minds think alike.....