Fill it up
by Paige

Comment:
I really like the angle and the high-key effect. It might be more "fun" if there was a dramatic splash, but overall a good shot.

Cascade
by Alecia

Comment:
Interesting set up, lighting, subject, and good saturated colors against the black background. The only thing I find distracting are the wrinkles in the material. Good work on the creative aspect, though.

Floating Glass Balls
by Renee

Comment:
There was a really good shot of a Galileo thermometer in a challenge a while back. It was centered diagonally in the frame to create a strong dynamic composition. As this is, I find the background a bit distracting, and don't care for the centered placement of the subject. It's a beautiful subject, and I think with a bit more creativity, this could have been a winner.

The Professor
by jmsetzler

Comment:
Gorgeous tones... This would work well in a library, a fancy den, or even an optometrist's office. Absolutely beautiful work. Creative idea to use a pair of glasses. 10

Bottled Light
by scroosloose

Comment:
Nice composition and use of non-distracting background. I'd like to see the focus shifted more to the mouth of the bottle, perhaps. I like the little drops that appear to be some sort of condensation on the bottle itself, they add a texture and interest to the shot. So maybe just a bit tighter on the aperature to bring the whole thing into sharp focus? Just a thought...

Nature's Fire (Abstract)
by LeahStephen

Comment:
I really like your use of the shadow in the composition, as well as the sparkles of light on the glass itself. I tend to find the high contrast a bit distracting, however. While it brings out the highlights, you are losing a lot of detail that might add interest to the shot. Creative, though, and quite pretty.

Diversity
by Chez

Comment:
Fantastic. Composition is perfect, and I like the creative 2nd level you've taken this to. 10

Inferno
by mariomel

Comment:
Very effective and interestng use of lighting. I like the shots in which people used the properties of glass to achieve creative effects. Nice work.

Decorative Bricks
by GeneralE

Comment:
Interesting shot. Very "fine art". I'm not sure that I like the lighter line running across the bottom... Actually, upon closer inspection, I do like the lighter line, it's the line below it of the darker color that I don't care for. I think with the lighter color at the bottom, it's still simple enough that the centering works well and you're effective in the minimalist feel that this has, but the little bit of dark makes it busier, and it doesn't work as well. Of course, that's just me... Maybe I'm reading too much into it and I should just go get another cup of coffee. :) 8

Side Effects
by casualguy

Comment:
Great idea! Technically very well done, also. The building's placement in the composition is perfectly balanced by the placement of the reflection on the building. (Hope that makes sense) The tree and clouds are also a nice touch, contrasted against the straight lines of the building. Congrats. I don't see how this could be better. 10