Might play with levels a little. Bring out the black more, make the glass brighter

Small level adjustment brings up the glass without lightening the black.

You have to adjust the 'black end' of the levels - it will darken your black and highlights will appear brighter - or try using the 'eye dropper' on an area that should be black. I would try and reduce some noise too.

nice pic.. but y is the reflection so shaky..? its kinda upsetting the eyes.. wht's on the floor author..?

this isnt sharp

I'm wondering the same thing...perhaps multiple reflective (glass) surfaces stacked???

I hadn't noticed it lol. I just figured out how this happened, the bike is a tiny toy, about 2 inches long, it is sitting on a mirror with a black backdrop, another mirror is just out of the shot bouncing light back in which is giving a stacked look. As far as the sharpness goes keep in mind this is a very cheaply made .50 toy made of molded plastic there is very little definition in it, the actual toy itself has soft edges.

The background is not black.

I agree...

OK. I had considered the green stems to be part of the subject, but looking at it with a fresh eye I can see your point. I have replaced it with an entry with a completely black background. Thanks for your comments.

It is now, officially BLACK!lol

good shot and nice details..

nice simple subject and good comp...nice entry

good effort, but I might have found a healthier bud........

agree with Ade, I would also have liked a little more space below the flower.

yes, I thought that too........