Very interesting study, but not what the challenge required. Also read the tutorials and search the forums to learn how to enter pics with the best file sizes (i.e. the bigger the better... use as much of the 150mb as possible and have your longest side set at 640 pixels). Godd luck in the future. You have a good eye.
it looks like there was a weave pattern put on this image. it is small and very unapealing. it might have it's uses, but not for me and this challenge. I can not seem to find a woodie iether.
Not really related to the challenge at all. Also, there's a tutorial under the "Learn" section that will help you size your photographs - the larger they are the easier it is for people to see them.
Nothing to do with the challenge that I can tell. Lighting is poor and there seems to be some sort of texture applied to the photo that lessens it's quality.