Blue ribbon, IMO. The depth of field is perfect, as is the composition. How can toothpicks, which look so mundane and similar from normal perspective, have such dissimilar qualities in texture and shape? My kind of photograph...10.
Yes....this is what I wish more photos in a texture contest looked like. Nice job, great composition and negative space. I don't really care for the border, but I will not mark you down for it.
The best so far of these rhythmic compositions. Real sense of texture in those wooden points, and a real sense of movement through the image. Sufficient regularity to work as a composition, and sufficient small differences to create some visual imterest. No fear of the simplicity of it, either. Good work.
[World Record Attempt]
+ One of the better photos of this challenge. Lots of textures and by choosing this POV the mundane :) tooth picks get something special. Excellent choice of using duotone.
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This is a cool shot. Almost looks like a flower opening up. Lighting is very good and shows the texture well. Composition, tone, and clarity make this shot work. This would have been good also for "Mundane"
This is an imaginative take on the Challenge. Well seen and nicely photographed. One brightly colored toothpick or other object for contrast would make it extra special.