Okay, this sounds silly, but I think arranging the colors differently would have helped. Maybe the black at the bottom, to "anchor" it, then the red/blue, then the white, then the last one. also, the crop is interesting, but seems a bit haphazard to me. What would it have looked like to have the chips diagonally through the whole frame?
I do like the background/surface. It makes it look like the chips are suspended in the air.
Wow. I am shocked that this didn't place higher. I think it's a great picture....excellent composition, I love the shallow dof... I had given it a 10. One of my faves from the challenge. ;)
Nice set up and lighting, but I think your focus is just the slightest bit off here. Love the fact you have the stacks on a mirror. Great idea and composition :)