Icy Hot!
by pixeldust

Comment by GrayGhost:
Nice idea, lighting, refraction, overall execution. Too bad the flame is blown out, a smoother gradation would be really good. I think that a stronger colored candle would also help.

A Fresh Start
by pixeldust

Comment by kryptonian:
perfect start for a day - i agree. photo's message gets a 10 for me. overall, i give it a 7.

Icy Hot!
by pixeldust

Comment by franyoung2002:
I'm looking forward to seeing how this was done--great inspiration for a new photographer such as myself!

A Fresh Start
by pixeldust

Comment by gg3rd:
You didn't need the glasses or the booklet there - they are distracting.
Then, you'd just have 3 elements to concentrate on. Having a more thick/continuous coffe flow and a mug half full would make a better impact.

Icy Hot!
by pixeldust

Comment by lauraodom:
Meets Challenge - 2
Lighting/Processing - 2
Composition - 2
Overall Impression - 2
"WOW" factor - 2
Score: 10

I really love this shot ~ I hope it does well!

A Fresh Start
by pixeldust

Comment by bigdipper:
Technically very clever. And a good idea which gives pause for thought.

Icy Hot!
by pixeldust

Comment by Darkend_Sword:
Nice !!!

Icy Hot!
by pixeldust

Comment by hotpasta:
there are a few of this particular oxymoron...this is the best one

Icy Hot!
by pixeldust

Comment by Retroesque:
Great idea.

Morning Bloom
by pixeldust

Comment by sfalice:
Greetings from the Critique Club

FIrst, I must tell you I like your image a lot. I like the placement in the frame, the soft, well thought out lighting, the contrast between the orange/green/black colors. All worked nicely.

And your image fit the challenge quite well.

Very sharp contrasts and abrupt changes between blacks and whites (darks and lights)seemed to rule the roost in this Challenge and your lovely image may have been just a bit too muted to stand out in such competition.

About the only 'advice' I can offer you in this case is encouragement.

Keep shooting. You're doing fine.

SFAlice