Judges comment: It is the reflected symmetry that makes this composition work so well. Again, it is packed with fine detail that encourages the viewer to explore the entire surface. In this case the extreme sharpness is absolutely necessary in order to exploit the nature of the subject. The colours are crisp and the complementary play between the oranges and blues is perfect. On the downside I think the mount aperture is disproportionate and a distraction.
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Judges comment: It is the reflected symmetry that makes this composition work so well. Again, it is packed with fine detail that encourages the viewer to explore the entire surface. In this case the extreme sharpness is absolutely necessary in order to exploit the nature of the subject. The colours are crisp and the complementary play between the oranges and blues is perfect. On the downside I think the mount aperture is disproportionate and a distraction.