Meets the challenge and good clear focus, BUT background too cluttered. Details. They make the difference. PTL (By the way, did you know there is a bite out of your mouse pad?)
This isn't a bad idea and the lighting is decent, but it would be a lot more successful if you had taken the time to clear everything that is not important to the picture like the towels and such off the table so that they don't distract from your main subject
This is a good idea, however, there is too much clutter behind your prairie! Just a black cloth or posterboard behind the mouse and pad would make 100% difference.