Since the background is such a rich color I think that your subject would have been stronger if it was a stronger color or a different texture. As it stands the heart just looks shiny, which doesn't make it stand out from the background as much as it might. If the heart was frosted glass, for example, it might have stood out more.
wow, this image is really really great. the lighting is fantasic, the shiny heart and the swirls in the red cloth are really well captured. good job! 9
this is a terrific concept...you wouldnt think that a shot called for in a minimalism challenge could be so warm and inviting....everyrthing is gorgeous....my first
"10"
The light and the effect is has on the fabric is absolutely sumptuous...the teensy bit of glare on the little heart is somewhat "hot", but this would have been easliy fixed with a bit of burning, which I know was not allowed in this challenge, a beautiful lush picture.
Pretty background, without being distracting, and the subject immediately draws the eye. The image as a whole is evocative as well. My only nit (that keeps this from being a 10), is that the center of the heart (candy?) is harshly reflective. This does draw the eye, but crosses over into painful glare, obscuring what it actually is.