Nice take on the Challenge. Love delicacy of the succulent against the coarseness of the leaves. Is it just a touch over-exposed? Maybe, maybe not. Good job.
A little sharper would have brought out more detail in a lot of this shot. It makes the edges of the plant and leaves stand out more. Still good enough to see the texture in the leaves.
[World Record Attempt]
+ Composition is interesting; contrast between life and death is okay.
- Colours feel washed out; this photo could use more saturation.
Good contrast of subject, but the framing of them lets this down. Also the moment of light you've chosen - I get no real sensation of variation of texture between these two things.