Gold spots
by DianeS

Comment:
This has potential. Lighting doesn't seem quite right to get the look I think you were after. The background didn't come out true white, which would be stronger. Some fill light on the right would help, and nice sharp focus on her eyes is important. JMO of course. Good luck in the challenge.

Spots of War
by liv4him330

Comment:
Hope you didn't get paint on your camera! :D Interesting subject. I wonder if a polarizer would have knocked the glare off the paintball dispenser some? Good luck in the challenge.

Spotless Drainage
by andy74

Comment:
Well, not exactly spotless. If this were truly "spotless" (minus the hair) it would score a little higher. Also, the positioning - you might as well have gone and centered it, I think it would have looked a little better that way. JMO of course. As is, I think it's a clever entry and still rises above many. Just came up a bit short on a couple of minor details. Good luck in the challenge.

Roll the Dice!
by elizadeb

Comment:
What is it? An ice bucket? A cookie jar? Have never seen anything quite like it. It makes for an interesting image. I think the lighting could have been diffused some for a cleaner look. JMO of course. Good luck in the challenge.

Marble's Eye
by nickels55

Comment:
Haven't quite figured out what this is. A universal black hole with an alien ship approaching? :D It's fun to guess, up to a point. I'll have to come back after the challenge is over to see what it is. Good luck in the challenge.

Nothing beats the original
by MistyMucky

Comment:
Ahhh. Thanks for entering something worth looking at. :D I guess you went with the duotone instead of color to minimize distractions? It works. Nice, well-focused, and well-composed photo here. Well done! Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Caught a Glimpse
by Kelsee

Comment:
This seems so busy, both the subject and the background, that it's rather uncomfortable to view. Could also stand to apply some sharpening to this. It's quite colorful! :D Good luck in the challenge.

Sunspot
by marbo

Comment:
Interesting. Kind of. Seems too documentary to me personally. Would work well in a science school book or something perhaps.

Spots & Stripes
by RazorsEdge

Comment:
Wonderful texture and detail. Clever idea on the "Spots" connection - hopefully the viewers will agree that there's enough spots. Very nice tonal range covering the blacks to whites. Well done. Good luck in the challenge.

illusion
by ho0joker

Comment:
Yikes! I'm having a hard time finding anyplace to settle in with this. It all looks blurry and without a focal point. Sorry, JMO of course. Good luck.