fire water
by whiterook

Comment:
I love product placement in photography... it may not glow in an artistic light the way other entries due, but these sorts of shots absolutely have a place in photography. As a matter of fact, a more profitable place in photography in the eyes of a commercial artist.

There are a few things that bug me... focus isn't quite as sharp as it should be, and the lighting isn't quite right, either. The tabletop pattern works well, so good choice there, but the candle isn't working for me - I think removing it from the dish so that nothing takes away from the bottle would work much, much better.

Thank you for the submission!

She Loves Me Not
by wardmac

Comment:
This is in the Top 3, for me.

The photograph is sound fundamentally... nothing in the image distracts me by being either too soft or too harsh, and that is always difficult with this sort of lighting (at least it is for me). The props are placed nicely, as well...

The subject is relevant to the contest, but is totally unique from all of the other submissions. That, to me, is what makes a photo a winner - does it fit the criteria without trying too hard? Absolutely.

Your image works the most for me because it offers a story, it is art.

Thank you for sharing.

Accessibility Sucks
by mchalmers

Comment:
This is one of the better photos for the contest, in my opinion. It fit the criteria, everything in the shot is relevant, it is original and tells a very real story, and most importantly, you didn't totally neglect the fundamentals of good photography in the process.

I'm usually turned off by frames, but here is a good example a simple frame used in good taste to compliment the image.

My criticism would be that I don't like the crop touching the edge of the ribbon. I'd prefer it be closer in, or further away. This is such a minor nitpick that I feel silly even offering it.

Great entry.