I am really surprised this photo didn't do better. This is one of the few photos that I have ever given a 10 to. Obviously, I need to re-examine my criteria for scoring! :-)
Nice photo. I like the uniformity of the light from each shade. I'm still trying to figure out if those are votive candles, or if they are light bulbs and shades. Either way, they look great against the dark background!
Great composition-the lights themselves are an excellent choice, though somehow by there being four it detracts from the idea of the Beginning..won't use this against you in scoring as it is my bias, and i like what you have created.
beautiful image - only distraction is small spot on nearest lamp (basic editing a pain for this!) Maybe not enough "beginning" without the title, though.