The ups and downs of my diary
by SirRadu

Comment by shamer:
Superb shades & texture - needed more crispness, compositional appeal & a little less ambiguity (the 2 'cups' throw me off) to make me like it more << 8 >>

The ups and downs of my diary
by SirRadu

Comment by admart01:
the tones make this shot for me -- I think I'd like a little more crispness (not totally sharp as the overall mood is softer) -- one of my favorites this challenge

The ups and downs of my diary
by SirRadu

Comment by PhotoRick:
The background is uneven, is it just because of the lighting? I like the minimalistic approach on this shot.

The ups and downs of my diary
by SirRadu

Comment by Jason_Cross:
Very nice composition and great tones. I don't care for the book end being cut off by the frame.

The ups and downs of my diary
by SirRadu

Comment by rennie:
I love the texture here and flawless composition

The ups and downs of my diary
by SirRadu

Comment by Retroesque:
I think this is a great photo - love the processing as well as the capture.

The ups and downs of my diary
by SirRadu

Comment by emily212:
needs more contrast

The ups and downs of my diary
by SirRadu

Comment by aabatkinson:
what are those metal things ontop of the diary?

The ups and downs of my diary
by SirRadu

Comment by Arcanist:
Very murky shadows. Flat subject, lots of noise. Items that are included with the diary are confusing. Subject itself appears out of focus. Perhaps would have worked better to have the diary open and propped up slightly to show a page of scribbled writings. Would have been much more dynamic on a lighter colored backdrop or table. one, not both.

The ups and downs of my diary
by SirRadu

Comment by mia67:
Like the simplicity, and overall artistic feeling. Excellent. Hope this will
score good. 10 from me.