Fun play with the moon idea (creative) I like that only a cresent is lit but I think it would be more impactful if it was lit more. This might bring out the dimples (the obvious subject of your texture shot)
And what planet are we on here? Seriously, nicely done accentuating the spherical aspect and the texture of the golf ball. Good rendition of the challenge.
I understand the idea, I think, but this one just doesn't appeal to me. Focus seems a little soft, and the lighting (although probably intentional) just doesn't bring any interest to the subject for me.
As a golfer this gets extra points immediately. However, seems as if the lighting is a bit harsh and maybe a little fill on the right side of ball would have enhanced texture and form even more.
Close, but in the end just misses. Great capture of the edge of the ball there, but the fade into black is a bit too steep for me. I think there;s a reference to those moon shots we see from time to time, but the placement of the arc of light in this shot is not great compositionally, and things have to be way bright before I see any other surfaces.