Hi Michael
Catch up time, sorry but it will be brief as I want to get comments up to date, found you on page 2 so you must of finished ages ago
Colour - A lovely crisp image from a cracking Lens, nice one Michael
Shadow - Now that's a nice different take on the theme with the shadow coming towards the camera, liking the pov and the odd highlights too
Shadow idea 1 - I like the pp on that, more effective than the glass for me, maybe because the shadow is more pronounced - a cracker
Glow - shame it's clipped at the edges, as it's a nice shape shade with a warm glow
Round - Nice detail picked up, I guess the lighting is deliberately directional, but for me it reduces the effect of round due to the strong shadow to the right, Liking the bright orange and the mottled surface
Negative - I much prefer the B&W version Michael... the detail still shows nicely
Busy - Looks like the busy time for you is getting you down with colds too - Well done for completing during such a busy period
Congratulations on the birth of Xavier, best wishes to your wife - I also Look forward to your next 52 in 2013