I’ll take the one in the Mirror!
by Lydia

Comment:
Cute bit of magic. I like the overall cheeriness, the invitation to share in the fun. Want to know who drank the wine down to leave it half....

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Outside Myself
by posthumous

Comment:
The simple action of holding a mirror with one's reflection in it is rocketed upwards by the cleverly composed background. Now it's compelling to peer into the darkness and wonder about the fences and short staircase. The whiteness of the middle-ground momentarily hold the eye before it curiously seeks information in the darkness. Also nice is the secondary reflection to the right. Fine image.

It's a Mystery
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
The sepia toning lends quick authenticity to this image being taken in the
Victorian era, but for the covid mask. Could be for, though, some miasmic affronts wending their way through London. I like the depth of field here, leaving the pitcher soft and the deep interior sharp. The lights and darks are nicely distributed. The woman, who might be a maid, has the posed stiffness of the times. The white shapes on the right edge are somewhat distracting.
Personal second favorite of the challenge.

Legs And Leaves
by GolferDDS

Comment:
What a wild effect. I'm stumped, though I do notice a mirror. Kudos for this well-done, startling image.

morning
by Tiberius

Comment:
Terrific image. Beautifully put together, the darks framing the lights, both ceiling and window, the person framed as well in the window. The dishes and glassware casually break up the foreground, a silent audience. The shadows are delicately handled, obliging those who peer in. Can't say if the mood is quiet or tense, lending drama and mystery. Finally, the backdrop pattern of the apartment house makes an interesting texture. Seemingly guileless, but subtly powerful.
Personal favorite of the challenge.

Serrated
by jomari

Comment:
Nice depth of focus and softly blended colors. How clever to pick an edge that's in color contrast at the edge of the leaf and to the rest of the image, but for a tinge of red in the upper left corner. Serene.
Second personal favorite of the challenge.

Life on the Edge
by vawendy

Comment:
Stark and perfect.
Personal favorite of the challenge.

Ode to Mary Ann
by vawendy

Comment:
My comment didn't go through, my mistake. This is beautiful, one of my top ratings.

Silky swallow-wort, butter stamps and lantern
by skewsme

Comment:
This is a bit off the beaten trail, but is very handsome and mysterious. The shapes are interesting and feel right. The glow of the lovely lantern is spell-binding. The inclusion of the butter stamps and swallow-wort, likewise interesting, works fine.

Just add Lemon
by thrumyiis

Comment:
As a study, the colors, the textures and lighting work well. The separate elements do not seem to work together as a whole. The tilted lemon half atop the left hand vase feels out of place, even if it was meant to be whimsical. You certainly shoot a handsome still life, but more cohesiveness, harmony and planning will garner much appreciation.