The MOL finds another pov just to challenge himself (and us) and pulls it off with aplomb. Ripper.

Masterful combination of light and shade. Big Fave.

It's a crown making a splash rather than vice versa. Liking how you've made use of the little mirror pieces in the crown and the clear beads in the crucifix.

Very first thought was that you'd photographed some dry ground in a bare paddock; then I thought breakfast biscuit. Never would have thought Tanzanaian coffee; is it upside down? Agree with bcb - perhaps a small spoon in one corner .....

Ok, it works. Nice texture but it needs something.

it's all about the lighting on this one for me. Especially, love how it's peeking thru the wicker basket.

Yeah, the mid month slump can be quite bad. Hang in there! Hope the new theme will help. Or that ignoring the theme will help

The light is so enchanting here. good choice for the post.

Throw a big splash of colour into a huge mass of glass and you can't lose.

It has that M.O.L. character - quite absorbing being in the semi-shade and peering out into the light past all the "exotica". Reassuring to note that Californian baking dishes get skewed just like mine.