Self imposed DQ for the record. I didn't realize it was an Open Challenge and had done some light dodging and burning and reported myself to the SC. That's why there's a note at the end of the details that states, "Thanks for your honesty".
Makes me hungry. I would have popped up the colors more and remove the gray cast in levels, curves or shadows/highlights. I love that a piece was bitten off ... it makes it more dynamic.
I like the concept (and I love tarts!), but I think the white background washes out the pastry colors. I would have scored it much higher, but IMHO the contrast of colors could have been more powerful with a darker background or perhaps varying the color saturations. Still, it's a nice shot - and it makes me hungry! (4)