Really nice work! It has a wonderful "early quiet" feel to it, and the coffee looks yummy. Well done.

this is a really nice render, but I'm struggling to see where the theme comes in.

Thanks for your comment farsite. I disagree. I think it is on theme, really dose depend on the author’s interpretation of the goal: “This contest is about an “object” emerging from the darkness, the model should only be partially shown with the rest in the shadows Lighting is very important” I think I have done this, for me it’s not about monsters emerging.........

"the model should only be partially shown with the rest in the shadows" hmmmm.

its a great pic though, would be nice if the crema on top of the coffee had a heart in it maybe like those clever barista's do in Barca.

I started work on a scene for this contest but abandoned it (too busy) but it was more along the lines of your interpretation than the "monsters" idea.

anyway good luck with it, and I'm only gonna knock 1% off my vote for it

COOL.....BUT IS A LTB OUT OF THEME FOR ME..............BUT I DO ABSTRACTION FOR THAT!...

very very nice realistic work...gl author

Very nicely lit, and rendered. Looks like the cup is emerging from the darkness. Well done author.

Very nice work but dont really get what it is emerging from. IMO it looks like it is just sitting on a table.

Very well done.

Congrats, beautifully done... I need a cup right now

Congrats!

Many thanks everyone for all the comments votes and favorites, very much appreciated.

Congratulations, well deserved win, this is a great piece!

Congrats ! Nice Job

Congrats! Fantastic work!