I like the concept, but the sugar seems really blown out and even the sugar bowl is overexposed a bit. I think a more neutral lighting of the sugar would have helped.
An 'A' for effort! Had to have taken some time to put that together. Fun concept with the photo. I think your composition is fine (perhaps a bit tight), but I think you may run into some issues with the exposure as the sugar dish is a bit hot. Overall, a good job. Good luck in the challenge.
While the white background is okay, the sugar has crossed the line between high-key and overexposed. In general I think if you have to include text to make your image work, you should probably reconsider your approach to the subject. This might have been more interesting if it was more minimalistic; a B&W shot of a single coffee bean half-buried in the sugar, for instance.
Perhaps a little blown in the bottom right, but still one of the more interesting photos of this challenge. I think this one will definately do well. Good luck!
like the idea with the writing in coffee grounds, and the sugar bowl.
really bright white, feels overexposed or overly-brightened. The extreme whiteness and glare off of the sugar bowl detracts from the photo. i would be interested in seeing how this image would look converted to a b&w with all the contrast, or how it would look with softer lighting.