Apples, Mirror and Sky
by Jacko

Comment:
Great shot, can't fault it technically.

Mama and Baby Potatoheads
by albright1

Comment:
Is it just me or does Mama actually look proud? :o) This is an interesting shot that's technically well put together. The purist may be a little critical of the composition, and perhaps reframing to include both Mama and baby off centre with a little more background would have helped. I think the picture has flaws, but they are not big ones, but having said that, the image does capture the essence of how you wanted the shot to come across. Overall, a very good picture (8)

Not Feeling Whole Today
by jdincolsprings

Comment:
Still life at it's best. First class composition, lighting etc..

Cherry Tomato on Crystal
by LindaLee

Comment:
There are a number of forums running at the moment that ask what is, and how to use, negative space – just point them at your picture; after the voting of course :o) It's a great example (and there are a few in this challenge) of how to use it effectively. The shot is very inventive and it's a wonderful use of lighting and compositionâ€Â¦ (10) After the challenge, I'd love to know if this picture is related to another shot using a similar (or same) glass receptacle?

Chopped
by karmat

Comment:
This is a great idea, but I think that macro shots of this type have to pin sharp to be effective. Other than that, composition and lighting are fine, but the colours tend to merge rather than stand out because of the focus. Sorry to be negative and good luckâ€Â¦

Roma
by shedevil

Comment:
This would have been a first class shot but for one tiny flaw - the glare from the flashâ€Â¦ Perhaps natural light, or bounced flash would have helped. Although the flaw is small, it affects the picture to quite a high degreeâ€Â¦ (4) Hope that doesn't sound to harsh, good luckâ€Â¦

Left out to dry
by Jonniboy

Comment:
Nice use of B&W and DOWâ€Â¦ (7)

Sun Kisses
by Shiiizzzam

Comment:
This is a superb effort. I really like the shot; it's an ingenious use of light, and yes, it really does looked kissed by the sun. I can't say anything constructive or helpful; composition is spot on, use of colour and light is outstanding, stop motion is marvellous, focus – oh, why am I going onâ€Â¦ Easy (10)

got game?
by cq107

Comment:
This is a really superb shot – and a first class example of how to use negative space :o) I really think I'm looking at a possible challenge winner here; it's inventive, technically outstanding and grabs the attention more effectively that being slapped in the face with a particularly large Bloater fishâ€Â¦ I cannot express how good this picture is, if it were a poster, I'd definitely buy itâ€Â¦ (10+++)

Raspberry Mist
by Swashbuckler

Comment:
This is a mouthwateringly wonderful shot; you have captured the essence of heavy rain fall without spoiling the colour, texture or overall feel. Brilliant idea, top artistic merit and superb composition; overall, SUPERB shotâ€Â¦(10++)