I think JMO you might have problem with the compostion. There is no set pattern or rhythm to your image other than the star layout.
Main object has unequal spacing.
Perhaps a higher POV would have helped also. Maybe a shot from above the image. that way you could have used your DOF to keep everything more focused.
not a bad shot, but the image seems a bit dark and flat. Your white point seems pretty gray and the colors could use a bit more "pop". It also might be nice to try an off center composition to add a bit of interest... Good luck for this challenge :)
The colors just don't pop out at me on this shot. Maybe a bit more saturation? Brighter too? It could be that the background being darker than a bright white just doesn't allow the colors to really pop out as much.
well, this isn't bad, but it's not grand in comparison...you have a funny shadow on the tip of your red crayon that distracts from your shot, and I would like to see more of your subject in sharper focus...IMO (which does not count)
The image meets the subject matter dead on. A sound demonstration of the creative process in meeting the challenge in a very unusual way. A couple of minor detail problems as the image appears to be less than sharp. The DOF could have been used more effectively. A good solid entry into the challenge.