Late I know, maybe it makes it in. This is, from what I know, a salt and pepper shaker. I got from an aunt and uncle some years ago, probably aquired during their many travels.
Christian http://www.miramis.com/images/saltnpepper.jpg
I agree, very nicely done. Hope this makes it in time. I understand not having time as my entry is all about that but it is a nice shot you got here with an interesting subject and touches of color to accent the black on black theme. Well done
As shucks, Christian. You alwasy squeeze in at the last second with a finalist if not a winner. There oughta be a law... Seriously, this is beautiful. A very unique subject beautifully shot, as always. (How do you tell which one is Salt and which is Pepper?) I love the touch of color and composition is interesting and elegant. Bravo!
Super shot Christian. The lighting is impeccable as is the composition. I'm gonna break my own rule and just say the rest of us can all compete for second.
Are you sure it's for salt and pepper? Looks like a pair of hummingbird feeders.
For the "rice paddy black hummingbird".
It's hard to see him hovering against that black background.
Nice work, you must do well under pressure of deadlines!
Christian, you never fail to bring us to our feet! Can you hear the applause??
Definitely a finalist, and no worries about deadlines since Fred has given us an extension.
Al's right. The rest of us will have to settle for 'runner's up.'
Great color again! The father in me makes me wince when I thnk of how one of my seven would end up impaled on this contraption...(I can hear it now)..."I was just passing the salt dad....it was an accident"
This time, Fred was evidently "early" with his selection What an honor to be among these these great entries. I hope I do not offend by saving bandwidth by not responding to each individually. Thank you all for your kind comments
Christian
Seriously, this is beautiful. A very unique subject beautifully shot, as always. (How do you tell which one is Salt and which is Pepper?) I love the touch of color and composition is interesting and elegant. Bravo! 
Nice work, you must do well under pressure of deadlines!