Furniture

I love the elegant simplicity of this image, from the clean composition to the attractive light wood furniture. I love the lighting coming through the blinds at the window, casting interesting shadows on the wall. Despite tbe strength of the natural daylight, it was a wise decision to capture the shot with the bedside lamps turned on, as that brings a lovely warmth to the room too. Great image, well done on your top ten placing.

A great close-up shot of a rather unusual piece of furniture, captured in a way that both documents the subject and produces an image that is a pleasure to view. The leafy wallpaper adds an attractive backdrop that does not overwhelm the subject. Good lighting keeps everything nice and bright. Well done on your top ten placing.

A beautifully simple but eye-catching image. I love the composition, with the magical "three" subjects, the two chairs being balanced by the taller cactus set slightly apart. The colours are great, with the bold red contrasting well with the green, all superbly set off by the bright sunlight. The white backdrop works well, slightly textured with some areas of flaky paint, to add interest, and not over-exposed to be too bright. Congratulations on your winning image.

A lovely image combining some great antique furniture and stylish wallpaper that complements the scene. Lighting looks to be strong natural sunlight which illuminates the subjects nicely, without creating shadows that are too dark or harsh. Great image, well done on your top ten placing.

A rather stark and simple location, but if anything this helps set off this neat little set of table and chairs. Lighting is good, which nicely highlights the shine on the metallic surfaces. Good colour contrasts too between the blue shutters and the orangy hue of the paving. Great work, well done on your top ten placing.

An interesting image, combining an unusual overhead viewpoint with a great effect created by the shadows, which are just as much the subject of the photo as the furniture items themselves. The image works well in black and white, giving a stronger graphic effect, and the conversion to black and white has been well handled with good tones. Simple but effective. Congratulations on your third place finish.

I love this light sunny image of a homely set-up of table and chair, everything setting the scene for a comfy spot to settle a while over a coffee or spot of breakfast whilst enjoying the sunlight coming through from behind. Exposure has been well contolled as there is good balance between the lightng in the interior and the view we see of the leafy setting outside. The gentle pastel shades are lovely and further add to the calming mood of the shot. Great work, well done on your top ten placing.

A super shot of some "funky" chairs and some bold shadows, creating a strong graphic image. The positioning of the chairs, on the terrace beside the pool, works well, as it provides context and allows the viewer to imaging an escape to a warm and sunny spot. Well observed and well captured. Congratulations on your second place finish.

I am not usually a fan of toned monochrome images as the look can sometimes seem rather clichéd, but here it has been used to good effect, and is attractive to view. I especially like the composition and framing, in that only a part of the chair is visible, but there is just enough to give context. There are plenty of details to explore, all giving the suggestion of a cosy and comfortable room. Great work, well done on your top ten placing.

Although quite small in the frame, the chair stands out as a clear focal point of the shot. Some great colours, textures and details in the architecture of the dwellings give plenty for the viewer to explore. Well composed, we are close enough to see all the interesting features, but far enough out to give good context to the image. Great image, well done on your top ten placing.