A little something extra
by buzzmom

Comment by Brad:
I am having a tough time with this one.
This image is bursting with color from one corner to the other.
That much color is a clash in the eyes, especially when you are trying to grab attention to a primary focal point - the jewelry.
Perhaps a darker flower would have worked better, such as a dark rose.
Met the challenge, and did it with a color explosion on my monitor - LOL (5)

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Comment by ladyhawk22:
It seems as though the focus is more on the background as opposed to the subject, which takes away some of the subject's detail.

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Comment by LevT:
is this an outtake from jewelry challenge? The idea is good, but needs a better focus on the subject

A little something extra
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Comment by awpollard:
Very nice broach or pin I believe. With this piece of jewelry I might have gone with a plain black background. The piece itself has a lot going on with all it's festive colors there is no need to add anything that could distract the viewer.

If I had to go with the bug/flower theme that you are trying to achieve here, I might have done it in the shade to avoid the hot spots that seem to pull my eye to the left. It is a colorful broach but the bright light on the petals is overbearing and draws me in that direction. Cool concept.

A little something extra
by buzzmom

Comment by Squeakjob:
Clear

A little something extra
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Comment by md8speed:
A little overexposed,but good color

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Comment by movieman:
I'm not sure what I'm looking at exactly, which makes things difficult.

Looks like maybe charcoal or something but I don't have any clue what the shiny thing is, or why it would belong there.

So sorry. Feel free to PM me and let me know what it is. I might change my score.

a large amount yields a minimal but valuble payoff
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Comment by Schuff:
I would like to see the diamond more in focus here instead of the blur affect on the outside of it.

a large amount yields a minimal but valuble payoff
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Comment by Simonkasprzak:
huh? not getting this one, 1

a large amount yields a minimal but valuble payoff
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Comment by beckettboots:
The diamond just isn't crisp enough for this composition to have the impact it deserves.