screwdriver vs. SCREWDRIVER
by Brad

Comment:
Screwdrivers, while they do have a commonly used size, do not have a standard size. So I don't really see this as a fitting subject for miniature. There isn't anything surprising about two different size screwdrivers. The composition is simple and nearly manages to be interesting in spite of the mundane subject matter.

A Lilliputan Lighthouse
by theSaj

Comment:
Looks like forced perspective to me which wasn't what this challenge was about.

"Compose and photograph something "miniature" in such a way that it conveys to the viewer that the subject of your photo is a tinier version of something that is normally larger."

The composition is good but it appears a bit overexposed and washed out to me.

Fenced in
by LtHousLady

Comment:
Very nice. You met the challenge and did it in a fairly pleasing way. IMO, this was a tough challenge that made very little sense to me (which is why I did not bother entering it). It seemed more about being a quirky challenge then being one designed to further creativity. I won't say that this is something I would hang on my wall, but considering the silliness of the challenge, you managed to create an actual composition, not just a random visual record of a miniature object.

Silver Copy
by adine

Comment:
You've find an object to show in miniature, assuming this is the same kind of leaf. Since leaves have no standard size, ranging from quite tiny to enormous I really don't find them a good subject for this challenge. The only reason I would give for this working is if this pin is the same kind of leaf in which case it would be a miniature version. I'll go along with that idea and say it meets the challenge.
The next part is to determine if the challenge was met with a quality photograph--preferably one I would hang on my wall (or could imagine someone haning on their wall). I really don't think this does it. Technically it is fine. Asthetically, the real leaf might make an interesting study in line and texture but the jewelry plopped at the bottom of it marrs that. The two together just don't make a good composition.

Pick A Card...
by bizess357

Comment:
It took me a second to notice that some of the aces are smaller. You understood the challenge and found a miniature version of an object. Now the task is to make an appealing photo from this object. I'm not so sure this works. It just seems to be taking the challenge very literally without a lot of thought to what might make an interesting, compelling photo---one someone might want to hang on their wall.

small, but perfectly formed; big, but broken.
by scyph

Comment:
I don't know. I don't think of leaves as having a standard size so it is hard to really imagine a miniature leaf. They come in all different sizes from tiny to enormous so there isn't really anything revealed about 'miniature' here.

Asthetically, I don't find anything to grab on to in the composition. A study of the texture of the larger leaf might be interesting but it is interrupted by the smaller leaf which doesn't really add to the composition. Because of the somewhat flat overhead lighting, not enough of the texture of the leaves are visible to make this a really compelling study. Side lighting works well to capture texture, as it creates the shading that reveals form and texture.

Praying Mantis
by v_prage

Comment:
This looks more like something small made very large. The challenge was to show a miniature version of something making it clear that it was a miniature version of something. This doesn't even appear to be a case of mistaking the challenge for a forced perspective challenge since this looks like it actually is a large sculpture, not a small toy shot from an angle to make it appear looming and large.

"Compose and photograph something "miniature" in such a way that it conveys to the viewer that the subject of your photo is a tinier version of something that is normally larger."

Absolut On Ice...
by basia03

Comment:
You seem to have understood the spirit of the challenge. I don't care for the abundance of reflection and glare in this composition. I find it overpowering.

How Long...
by thommo

Comment:
I don't see a connection to 'miniature'. A nylon rope doesn't really have a standard size so there isn't anything surprising about a miniature rope---that would just be string. There is also very little to indicate the size of the rope except for the specks of gravel on the floor. I'm guessing it is a shoelace. A miniature rope? I think this was a really poor choice of subject for this challenge. Sorry.

Asthetically, there isn't much to move me. Technically, it is fine--sharp, if a bit lacking in highlight detail.

Fallen Moon
by nfessel

Comment:
This is a very striking photo. Infrared? The object doesn't quite look like moon-like to me but I'll take your word for it. I like the starkly simple composition. Very original.