I'm with Allan on this, the combination of the 2 elements makes for an interesting shot.
Spiky - I too like the variety of spikes and the b/w suits it
Hi Liz nice take on the theme love the fact you have 2 lots of spiky in there.
Hi Liz, you definitely found a very spiky subject for this theme! I like the way you've found two spiky subjects in the same place, and also composed them against the sky so they stand out well. B&W works well in this regard, too
Hi Liz I like the way you've framed this one up ....black and white is perfect choice, it really works well for the theme.
Spiky - I like the juxtaposition of the man-made & natural spikes! My only crit is that as a shot, it's very busy and the barbed wire gets a little lost in the shot with so much going on. I think the B&W / silhouettes work very well.
clever double idea
The living world - nice to see some colour and new life springing up whilst out and about, nice capture and looks teeming with life
Spiky - So many spikes - like the POV and B&W conversion I also think the border works really well also - very nice
I really like the b&w treatment of spiky and the nature vs man going on - good find! I feel there's not really a strong focal point for my eye to settle on - but a good shot anyway
Ooh - I like this one a lot Liz! Wonderful light on the pearls and the black background works perfectly. I like the point of view from above as well. The texture on the fabric of the box is great against the smoothness of the necklace - it is a pity that the pearls are not in sharp focus - but to be honest I love it anyway
Really good Liz... a super idea and really well shot for me. A very tricky object to light and I think you've done exceptionally well. The pearls and box have texture, shape and it all feels just right. Brilliant!
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All your photos are lovely and clear & sharp and on theme. Particularly like your camouflage pic, dealing with all those shiny objects. Also the pearls, great contrast in colours and good black background.
I agree, a great take on the theme Liz. Nice composition and good lighting - all works together really well.
Nice POV, black surface and detail.
Very good photo and well lit, it's nice the way the pearls spill out of the box. I might have gone for a lower angle.
Artificial is great Liz, good controlled lighting and the arrangement is good too.
That works very well Liz, nicely presented and captured
Very nicely done Liz ...great choice of subject, and excellent composition..suits the theme perfectly.
Works for me too. Great subject.
Nicely composed, lit and shot. There's something seriously beautiful about it too.
An excellent idea for the theme, Liz, and beautifully lit to bring out the details. Nice black background, too
Very nice image nicely setup and lit
Very nicely done Liz.
Enough light to show off the pearls, but not not much to lose any details.