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Comment by TooCool:
This is a very nice composition for the challenge. The colors are very dull though. I think that this might be a lighting issue, but it could just be that it needs a boost in levels... As far as the textures go, you need to be just a bit more creative in the lighting. Instead of from above, shine your lights in from the side. This would help to create more shadows and thus more depth.
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Comment by dhare:
Not sure I like the soft focus or the lighting on this piece...

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Comment by admart01:
would like the tobacco crisper (i'm finding the red and white stops my eye from moving into your frame) creative idea and great texture on the pipe

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Comment by Rgarcia:
Great macro shot, the pipe and the tobacco look great!!!

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Comment by scalvert:
Interesting idea, but the exposure just wasn't there. The white balance is pretty far off- maybe grayscale would have worked better.

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Comment by aKiwi:
Lighting is a little harsh. The image overall seems a little bright

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Comment by jpochard:
I see the texture, but the subject and composition just don't hold my interest.

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Comment by Claya:
Noise takes away from this image.

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Comment by labuds:
lower gamma, increase sharpness. Should be very nice.

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Comment by karmat:
The lighting is a little harsh. To soften it up, maybe use a darker surrounding, and use a small flashlight to light it while using a long exposure (if your camera does that).