I had a nice long crit on this and the site timed out on me, so he we go again...
Focus and clarity seem good on the glass and liquid. I think the detail there is good. I would like to see a little more detail in the plant and I think that would require some extra lighting in the leaves. The leaves seem a little dark.
Is that a branch or a stem? Oh well, close enough.
I like the lighting on the background. I like how it's bright at the top and creates some neat shadow at the bottom. I think though that the leaves are a bit dark and detail suffers a bit from that.
I think that the way you have it right in the center works ok, but would be interesting to see other angles to see if there could be a better one. not really sure with the subject if a different angle would work, but maybe a different crop? Would have to see it to determine it if helped or hurt the photo.
The subject is definately different. Not really something I'd hang in my livingroom, but I could see where some people would...so I think you have something there.
Technically a good photo.
~Heather~
I thought I had already commented on this one yet it tells me I haven't...weird. Anyway, an original take for this challenge. I like this idea but perhaps a more creative viewpoint could have been used rather than a face on shot. I'm just hoping the righteous squeaky clean parenting group members don't mark this one down for you. Gets a 7 from me anyway :)
Hello 'John Hamburger'...I figured this was you after reading a recent forum post. ;^) I don't quite get the connection (JR's favorite) - but's it a cool looking photo nonetheless.