===== From tek@evilsuperbrain.com: Very nice, but 13 pins?! Why?! ===== From billpragnell@hotmail.com: The shapes might be simple, but I think the textures and lighting were used very effectively. ===== From mrnohr@yahoo.com: Why are there 14 pins? ===== From zekaric@yahoo.ca: More blur on certain objects would have made this look better I think. ===== From BigTrav2001@chartermi.net: Pretty smooth overall. I think the thing that's keeping it from photorealism is the texture on the pins. Too bumpy. Also, that light source right behind the ball is a bit noticable. I found myself wondering what was illuminating those pins, and was a little confused. The wood and reflections look beautiful. ===== From p.gibellini@teinos.com: Notable for lighting. ===== From ruy@hipernet.com.br: Dead off-topic. 13 pins? ===== From glenn@mccarters.net: None of the pins are casting shadows on the floor? What kind of light = source did you use? Good framing effect around the image -- how did you do this? Although it's a simple image, it does convey a sense of "speed".