Comment from Sange
Stunning work Cara! I repeat myself when it comes to your style. You have a unique creative way of making things look elegant and oh so loverly!
I love your unique POV and framing here.
Excellent white balance control, focus and superb
DOF!
Congratulations! Beautiful work! ;)

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and for the congratulations. And of course for all the stars.

Comment from nikman
Not sure that I have ever seen a brooch like this! It certainly is interesting in its own right!! Your shot makes it even more intriguing. Its well exposed, sharp and makes good use of a wide aperture. Well done!!

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Angelheart The First
This is absolutely a stunning photo and I LOVE how you composed and presented it.The texture on the brooch coupled with the sheen of the gold is beautiful.The softness of the background is perfect and this is an excellent entry for this contest.These are the reasons that I gave you this six star rating and I wish you nothing but the very Best of Luck in the contest~
Angelheart

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Nancy, and of course also for all the stars.

reply by Angelheart The First on 27-Feb-2016

You're very welcome Annie :)

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Spellbindingly gorgeous from the crop to the composition to the masterful way you always do your layer work.

Tell me how you got that background....is it Gaussean Blur, because when I do Gaussean it impacts on my margins....ahhh well, some day I might get the hang of it.

Always top notch work coming from you.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Olga, and of course also for the 6 stars.

reply by Life is but a dream. on 27-Feb-2016

Annie, tell me how you got that background, is it Gaussean Blur, because when I do Gaussean it impacts on my margins....do share that...after all this is a place to learn from great teachers like you.

reply by the author on 27-Feb-2016

I am not sure what you mean "impacting on your margins", but it is Gaussean Blur I use. I use that an almost all my backgrounds. Sometimes alone and sometimes as a base. I always have problems answering questions like this, because my Photoshop is Norwegian. I do however have Photoshop CS6 in English, but the filters are not in the same order, so I can't do a straight translation. I did not even know before I checked it up for this reply that it is Gaussean Blur I have used so much. LOL

reply by Life is but a dream. on 27-Feb-2016

"impacting on my margins"....when I use it at a great blur like that, I have a prominent line around the margin....I can always tell it is Gaussean and it looks fake to me....so I don't use it. Now I will just try harder and maybe use a finer brush. To me it looks like you blurred one piece of the same thing and then added your mom's brooch to the bottom one but used transfix button....ahhh, some day I might understand this....sigh. Thank you.

reply by the author on 28-Feb-2016

OK, now I see what you mean, and you are right about how I did the background. I almost always do fix ups with brushes as well.

reply by Life is but a dream. on 28-Feb-2016

When I grow up....I want to be able to do work like you do Annie...I have always been a fan of your layered work, it is art.

reply by the author on 28-Feb-2016

Thank you Olga, but I honestly believe you are better photographer than I am.

reply by Life is but a dream. on 28-Feb-2016

Flattery will get you everywhere.... :-)

reply by the author on 28-Feb-2016

LOL

Comment from GaliaG
Very interesting and unique entry for the contest

good focus, excellent composition and presentation

good luck and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from meg119
A lovely photo indeed. I love the subtle tones of the white with the beautiful textures in the brooch. The gold accents the piece without overpowering it. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Lilibug6
This is lovely=) It looks like a piece of art! The design is very nice! The mix of gold and white looks great! The focus is very good! Very well done and good luck in the contest! Lori

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by Lilibug6 on 27-Feb-2016

My pleasure! Lori

Comment from Tuccibella
I didn't know what this was at first glance. It almost looks like a fish sculpture. The lighting and colors are beautiful. Love the gold accents that pop with the blurred background. Really nice.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Creative concept. Innovative approach.
Imaginative presentation.
Interesting modification.
Great lighting & framing. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Zilyram
Love this macro showing the delicate pattern of the brooch and the beautiful fine gold edging. Excellent composition, focus, white balance and exposure. :) Mary

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review