Clever, but wouldn't it have made more sense to put the "secret" clippings inside the cup?
No, the "secrets" are supposed to be on the saucer. That is the reason behind the title. Other wise it would of been called " A Cup full of Secrets".
Also, my dof was purposeful. I wanted to have the eye see the 'secrets' and just make out the soft image of a cup, and a spoon. The 'secrets' and the 'saucer' were more important than the cup, and spoon.
I really like the creative use of papers on the saucer. If this had just a tad more breathing room around cup (white space) and the focus sharper, I think you'd be in serious contention.
Very literal, yes, but it kind of works although I get no sense of what the meaning should be. Other than that, the lighting on the mug is a little awkward. 5