1.  The first item that grabs my attention is the white hat with the pink stripes.  Then the belts bring my attention around to the colorful beenie at the bottom.  With the bold contrasts of dark and light and blacks and colors, it seems as though the they are battling for a prominent position in the picture.  And with the red peeking through the bottom left corner, the feeling is reinforced.  To me the green seems like it's trying to be neutral in shade but with it overlapping more black and less color shows it may be more for one side than the other.

2.  At first glance, the viewer's attention is drawn to the stark contrast of deep black and brilliant white found in the top left portion of the picture.  Then, it travels down and around an olive green belt, which overlaps an other bright white item, this time a belt.  Also found below the two belts is a black with white pinstriped hat.  The contrast of the white belt and the hat not only creates interest but also emphasizes the stripes in the head cover.  An eccentrically colored, knitted stocking hat then blares into the photo, half hidden below the bottom of the composition.  This is the biggest eye-full in the composition.  The loose threads make the beenie seem slightly out of focus but also gives a warm-and-fuzzy appearance to the hat as well.  Projecting at an angle from the beenie is a zipper attached to vinyl, drawing the attention of the eye back up the composition, to the black mass from which it originated.

3.  The different direction of lines creates a very moving and interesting piece.  The lines also vary in boldness, sharpness, and quality which brings a unique feel to the photo.  The color on the bill on the baseball cap and also the colors found in the weave of the snow hat help bring the picture to life.  I don't think the placement of some objects is perfect, but it does not hurt the composition to have them where they are.  I am not for sure what I would change, but something tells me it could be better with a little bit of experimentation.

4.  The photo tells a story of "diversity."  It shows how many objects of different color, size, shape, and use can still come together to create a harmonious balance in a photograph.  No mention is ever made of the contrasts between each piece, no wars are ever fought; just peace resides in this basket of colors.  A cordial meeting among the league of opposition.

5.  Richard Serra's works are for one thing, massive at times, and for another, is more than meets the eye.  At first glance, I thought, "incredibly smooth," but then as I inspected the image closer, I realized the material, though glass-like at first, shows its age in time.  Small ridges and imperfections can be observed with a detailed inspection.  My piece on the other hand, shows the variety of textures right from the start.  No mystery lies in the picture, yet curiosity is still aroused with the contrasts of color, while Mr. Serra relies more on the reflective aspect as well as the circular motion of the object to entertain the eye.