'Esc' An all too Familiar Everyday Object
by sandabella

Comment:
Really impressed by this photo. Love the focus and the close-up. Pity about the dark top left and bottom right, but realise it would have been impossible to avoid. Voted a 9.

Onions
by neehai

Comment:
Love the focussing. Gave it 9.

HB 2
by Toby-Dog

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Love the colours, the clarity of the shaved wood on the pencils and the 'layout'. Gave it 9.

We use it everyday...
by Brooklynsbridge

Comment:
Very artistic. Love the focus and the framing. The black part of the pen just seemed a little 'flat'. Gave this a 9.

gazing ball
by Seanachai

Comment:
What a beautiful image! Gave this a 10.

Tupperware Monster
by mandyp

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Fantastic shape, light and shadow! Gave this a 10.

Notepad Leaves
by arpita

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I found this to be a very artistic photograph. Lovely lighting and shade. Gave it 10

Splash - milk to the chocolate
by joaoba

Comment:
Well done on the Blue Ribbon. Will look forward to seeing more of your work in the challenges to come. This particular photo is fascinating, particularly by the way those splashes out from the centre almost appear like eyelashes.

Physical and Abstract Balance
by graphicfunk

Comment:
This is a very awe inspiring photo. I would love to learn how to take some photos of reflective surfaces that don't include my camera and my reflection in it. If you get the time - please share the 'tip'?
Well done on the blue ribbon. Very deserving. The artistry of the photo is incredible. Not only does it seem to answer the challenge of 'balance', but those orbs almost appear like eyes! I'm also impressed with the colours in the photo.

Abstract in Chocolate
by DianaB

Comment:
Thanks everyone.
Didn't expect 11th place, so I am pleased about that! The comments have been really helpful - yet again. Some wonderful suggestions and ideas have been made for possible improvements to the photo - they all help me to see it in a different way, broadening my perspective and my mind. Seeing other's photos and reading the threads also help enormously, but particularly seeing other's photos. There's some really creative photography on the site. Hoping to pick some 'favourites' out soon.