Its is a very nice effect. It is dimished by the size, I thnk. I would have tried to get in closer on this and maybe used a vertical orientation so that the effective of your lighting inside the glass was more evident and where it is most interesting.
Nice image. It's crazy what different styles of glasses will do with a little light. I've done a couple photos like this with our glasses which are green and make an interesting pattern as well. I like the shades of blue/purple.
You have managed to retain the depth in the crystal without it becoming over-saturated. The whole picture has a wonderful 3d quality and the way the light has gone through the bottom (top of picture) of the glass to the top (bottom of picture) to leave its "fingerprint has worked really well/. The smoky wisps of light "lower right" are beautiful and give the whole thing movement. If I had to find fault I would pick one thing only. The "vapour trail" effect "top left" appears disjointed and seems to come from the wrong direction. My eye wants it to go from the centre to the top left corner. The alternative would be for it not to be there. I have tried both (in photoshop) and like it better with the fist option. It almost appears as a crystal "USS ENTERPRISE"
David
Fantastic clarity on the rocks glass. super interesting composition. I love that swirl of light and hint of blue. The juxtaposition of the clarity of the crystal v. the trail off of the light tail is superb. This is flawless, and you deserve a ribbon.
Excellent picture! One of my favorites in this challenge! I love the way the light draws your eye from the top left corner to the glass. Excellent picture in all ways! - 10