Great simple image that while doesn't meet my idea of abstract I can see where you were going with it. The contrast of the branches against the vase for me is what makes this such a strong image.
i find this one very satisfying, especially the softness of the image itself, both the light and the lack of over sharpening from post processing. i just am wondering what happened to the shadow on the table to the left of the vase...it gives it an almost unbalanced feel.
I do actually like this image. It is beautiful in it's simplicity. I 'want' to give it a bit more space on the left and bottom, a very little less space at the top. The manner in which the table edge (?) disappears on the left is a little disconcerting. Overall it is a minimal image with oodles of character and expression. Potentially 'not abstract enough' for this challenge.