Granny Smiths
by KrazyKat

Comment:
This is a good shot. But, I can see a tiny flaw with the composition. The main subject is perhaps a little to central in my opinion. I think that off-setting the fruit, to the right and down in this case, would weaken the strength of the slightly overpowering background and boost the central subject. This is only my opinion. I love the way the apples blend into the darkness on the left edge, but there is a slight glare on the apple skin. Try bouncing or diffusing the light source in some wayâ€Â¦ That said, it might sound like I don't like the shot – on the contrary, I think it's a great shot (8)

--- shades of William Tell.
by npage

Comment:
Fantastic shot – great ideaâ€Â¦ (10)

Vier Erdbeeren
by mci

Comment:
Magic, pure magicâ€Â¦ Looks great, wonderful use of colour, great contrasting background and fantastic composition – and I bet it tastes out of this world too. Can't fault this shotâ€Â¦ (10)

Liquid Strawberry
by timj351

Comment:
Great technique, great ideaâ€Â¦

Frostbite
by freetime

Comment:
This is a good idea, but I fear there are a few technical matters that – in my opinion – need looking at. The overall feel of the shot is lost mainly because the composition is not right. The background is cluttered and this draws attention away from the main subject. Also, the use of flash on a reflective surface has created a slight – but noticeable – over exposure of the main subject. I personally think that close cropping the freezer bag to include just part of the chopping board with the spilled contents, plus using a bounced flash or available light would have turned a good idea into a great shot. If you look closely at the freezer bag contents that have spilled out – you'll see a wonderful array of colours that blend beautifully because of the frosting, pull away, and it all gets lost to the overpowering background. Now, having pulled the picture apart, the idea works well in itself and the overall picture is not as bad as my comments make it sound. The way you have thought about the central composition of the subject works well. Sorry to be so negative. Good luckâ€Â¦

Gin & Tonic
by shedonist

Comment:
Another really well thought out and superbly executed shot. The composition is first class and the achieved effect is mouth wateringly good. Terrific use of macro and lighting. Overall, the shot leaps out and is punctuated by making the viewer – me in this case – become fanciful of a Gin and Tonicâ€Â¦ (10)

Vegtaballs
by MagsCoyote

Comment:
Hilarious title - LOLâ€Â¦ Gutsy, funny and not a bad shotâ€Â¦ There's something about juvenile humour that gets me every timeâ€Â¦ Good luckâ€Â¦

Down In Front!
by courtenay27

Comment:
Very clever shot...

still life
by lecook

Comment:
Considering what this shot was up against this week it's done really well. Great shootingâ€Â¦

still life
by lecook

Comment:
This is a classic. It is a superbly constructed still life. The use of balanced colours and textures give the shot a relaxed rather than cluttered feel. It also uses the classic triangle placement which gives the shot equilibrium of subjects, thus making easy to look at. The lighting in this shot is also perfect, as is the angle the shot was taken. The mixed, but carefully placed objects, are made interesting by this really superb example of perfect, and highly professional, composition. You should do a tutorial based around this shot after the challengeâ€Â¦ (and I'm not joking) (10+++)