Liquid Gold
by Melethia

Comment by SandyP:
I'm not normally too big a fan of abstract, but this one is so pretty. And perfect for this challenge. The reflection has such energy for such waters that would show it. Amazing.

Abstrappleberry
by Melethia

Comment by Louis:
In general, it didn't come off as abstract as some of the other submissions. I gave this a 5. The setup was cute, and I like the different play of shadows on the apple (thanks for the explanation), but in my opinion the crop and the depth of field hurt this image for me. Something more macro may have been called for to meet the challenge, but also to add interest between the contrasting colours, shapes, and textures. I really love the coloured outtakes. I think you should have submitted one of them, because they add a great dimension that is somehow not in your submission, for me. Next time, go for that "stretched brain" shot. :)

Abstrappleberry
by Melethia

Comment by alfresco:
*I* like it.

Abstrappleberry
by Melethia

Comment by Artyste:
I'd personally put this shot above the blue ribbon winner.

Why? It's more abstract.. for one. The blue ribbon is about as abstract as the decimal system.

Your color play is unreal.. and I think the *one* thing that I think you could have done differently was cleaned the mirror better.

A fabulous shot that clearly beats my own submission (which beat you in the standings.. *HUH?!*) by 30,000,000 miles.

Abstrappleberry
by Melethia

Comment by DrAchoo:
This one was tough for me. I'll admit I gave it a 4. :( My feeling was this shot was in a grayzone between an abstract and a still life. It didn't know which it wanted to be and thus didn't manage to become either very well.

Technicals are not bad. The blueberries are a bit rough, both blown on the right and in shadow on the left. Also a bit harsh on the apple.

I did like the idea of the reflection. It does make for a nice symmetry (yet the shadows make it asymmetrical, a nice effect). Looking at your outtakes, I like the idea of really messing with the colors. You did some nice stuff there. The yellow/purple or blue/green would have likely gotten a 6 from me and there is a world of difference between a 4 and a 6.

Keep it up. You've been shooting quite well as of late.

Liquid Gold
by Melethia

Comment by jah_luv:
Great Job!

Emma again
by Melethia

Comment by mk:
Woohoo, there she is! Sooo cute. If I didn't have two and a half kitties, I might come steal her. Hell, I might anyway. :) I love the combination of the bright blue eyes and the soft gray fur.

Emma again
by Melethia

Comment by Jutilda:
Gosh, what a great kitty close up. Beautiful eyes.

Emma again
by Melethia

Comment by RKT:
What a beautiful cat! I just love siamese cats...excellent conversationalists.

Emma again
by Melethia

Comment by alfresco:
omg is that a cutenheimer kitty!!