sometimes its tough going when people make comments that feel negative, and do not support them......However, its really an interesting photograph, very still feeling from it....I want to say that I appreciate Alpha's rework as well, bringing out the gorgeous play of light on the needle/prickers in the middle......Then to me, in the left corner I see a hint of purply heather color that is beautiful as well. Please dont be discouraged, and keep posting, your work is sooooo good. I posted an image of my mother, and someone wrote "Daddy STOP BEATING MOMMY", so, there are all kinds that make the world go around......Smile!