A Rose is a Rose
by singsunshine

Comment:
Lovely lighting and good DOF makes this picture, nice work!

Seeking a Perch
by Olyuzi

Comment:
I really like this picture, the lighting is superb. Something, somewhere, doesn't look quite right, though and I can't put my finger on it. Maybe it's the reflection not matching the sky? If you did do anything to this, I would love to know what it was 'cos it certainly works.

Silver and Gold
by mexico

Comment:
Thanks for the comments, I really appreciate them.

Wow, my first 6! This idea had many glitches along the way, DOF being the biggest problem. This was actually taken on a 9" side plate with some sand that had been coloured, the sort you use for flower arrangements, etc. The patterns were made with a fork and the shell was less than an inch long. This meant macro which in turn meant shallow DOF although I do like the out of focus background, not so sure about the foreground.

I used a halogen desklight on the left and a small LCD torch from the right to create the silvery light from that side. Ultimately I was quite pleasantly surprised as I normally take pictures of what is there, not what I've created, but that's the fun of DPC!

Sand Trapped In A Bubble Of Time
by BrianR

Comment:
I like the picture, but it's a pity the focus isn't quite there.

To the beach
by idnic

Comment:
Nice texture and focus.

Clouds made of happy people
by Shadowrain

Comment:
No granules here, is there?

Sentinels of Petrified Minerals
by Cutter

Comment:
Does this meet the challenge? I wasn't sure....

Dead but Beautiful
by hdogg4u

Comment:
I'm not sure if this meets the challenge, sorry.

Granulic. Hic!
by Tej

Comment:
Great picture, but is it granules?

Fancy an apple
by DingleBerry

Comment:
I'm sorry, but I cannot see the relevance of this shot...