Japanese Teapot
by flip89

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Kind of imparts an "industrial" zen for some reason. I think it's the blinds.

Lines & Shadows
by 3eyedcrow

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Nice calming zen quality.

Nature Zen
by susi

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Very peaceful image with nice balance.

birds over the bay
by jdannels

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Wonderful composition and soft pink colors. This works very well!

Goldschlager
by timfythetoo

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Yep, I'd have to say it met the challenge! I know I've bought things for a challenge, but never a bottle of liquor (I don't drink so it'd go to waste.) Pretty bottle, though! Well lit, would probably work well as a product ad, though the base is a bit heavy - not sure how you could remedy that except perhaps shoot from above instead of below. I'm not thrilled with the border - it's not too heavy for the picture, but it doesn't add anything for me.

Byodo-In Temple Buddha (9 feet tall)
by chalice

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I quite liked this one, and thought it fit the challenge very well. Title was a little long. :-) I think you caught the light well and the angle is good. Would make a good shot for a tourist brochure.

Gold Dust Woman
by Kelli

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Not one of your best, but kudos to your daughter for being a good sport about it! Kinda looks more fake-tannish than gold, and you lose the hair in the background. She really is a very pretty model, though!

My Golden Retriever
by eostyles

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Great shot, woefully underappreciated.

Ninety and Rising
by magenmarie

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I really like this one - may not have had enough gold in it but the composition, tones, lighting are all exquisite. Very nicely done!

Morning Has Broken
by Artan

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Very nice, Ian. This was one of my top picks. A truly lovely image!