Silkkiuikut
by Rupert

Comment:
Needs better focus. Nice warm colors. I would have cropped out more of the white bottom and darkened it some. Good luck!

Alone up there.
by visual28

Comment:
Nice color and simplicity. Are the trees the subject that are 'alone'? Nice balance of the composition.

a diamond is forever
by hopper

Comment:
Brilliant! in every sence of the word! The Blue without a doubt!

A Portrait of An Artist
by librodo

Comment:
The moment this popped up said wow and hit the 10. Each time I look I want higher numbers to give it. I love the rich colors, contrast, placement, textures (esp the background is outstanding), and the expression shows a depth and hardship of a free spirit. I am really in awe of people who can do portraits, it is a struggle for me to even point the camera at strangers. Would you consider writing up a tutorial for us grovellers? Esp on ways to make people comfortable and be natural?
Thanks so much for your inspiration!

Give Her Beaded Elegance in Turquoise
by joyinlight

Comment:
Too much ear, not enough earring. Otherwise really nice!

OUTBACK
by DrJOnes

Comment:
Keep the watch I'll take the hunk! :)

Last a Lifetime
by Montereykiddo

Comment:
This is really excellent, but I think only lacking a spotlight on the central gem to make it pop out. As is, it is rather difficult to see. Nice hand models. Good luck!

Fijian Black Pearls
by dkubin

Comment:
Your forground shell is overexposed. Otherwise nice textures, dof, and setup.

Beauty Jewel...
by sfarrell23

Comment:
You seem to have a nice studio setup here. I wish the gems were lit to sparkle, they seem grimly dull. Advertising wise, your text is overwhelming your product. Perhaps a lighter color, transparent, and/or smaller. Nice DOF.

One Gucci is never enough
by Steveinnz

Comment:
Your reflection on all of the facets is quite distracting. There is a Current Challenge forum page on this challenge that include posts of some tutorials on light box work and talks about setting up a sheet with a hole cut for the lens...
Here's a couple links for future reference:
//www.pbase.com/wlhuber/image/13989420
//www.dpchallenge.com/how.php?HOW_ID=8
Good luck!