I disagree with you about the harsh light. It's not that harsh to me. And the idea is very original - with the story that goes with it, it makes a very interesting shot. BTW, my faucet doesn't look like yours from underneath.
Not a good thing (the dropping), but at least you have a very nice memory now! Looked at this photo for a while and I see a cork, but I still don't have any idea what I'm really seeing. Just can't place it. Well done!
Good macro here. The cork came out nicely and that water makes it all look abstract. I can't believe the water left a shadow. Sorry about the flash. I dropped mine the other day but it was attached to my camera with the sync cord so it kind of broke its fall and no damage occurred. Luck is me. First photo equipment I drop in 35 years.
So sorry to hear about the SB-600 :( This shot clearly has a lot more meaning with the title! Lots of interesting details here... like the underside of the faucet. I know I've ever really looked at mine that closely! Great textures in the cork too.