Wanted to use this small classical pavilion as a backdrop for transparency. The large glass/crystal ball with wristwatch attempted to purvey a theme---hope it works. Some cropping, contrast and sharpening used.
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Place: 13 out of 155 Avg (all users): 6.3137 Avg (commenters): 7.6667 Avg (participants): 6.1899 Avg (non-participants): 6.3920 Views since voting: 2021 Views during voting: 381 Votes: 204 Comments: 25 Favorites: 4 (view)
Wow! This is the closest I've ever come--quite surprised thanks to everyone with your inspiring comments. I'm learning a great deal about this art thanks to you.
This looks very good and might have deserved a higher score, if not for the only fact that bothers me: the shadow from the watch extending beyond the sphere.
Aside from that, congratulations on a good idea and a great execution.
this one reminds me of mine - I hope that people are understanding that it's a clear sphere REFRACTING and not an opaque metallic sphere REFLECTING! this important distinction seems to have escaped the attention of some of those voting on my image... good luck