Rbayle,
Nice job. Those could easily work as product/detail shots in an advertisement or brochure...appropriate use of one point focus, I like the light and the muted color, Nice job.
As for the smart ass comment from that guy, Kaelaria, It'd be one thing if he was funny, but he's not...he's also nowhere near the photographer that he thinks he is.
...run of the mill low end comes to mind after looking at his work, horrible website too.
Those pictures you posted are leaps and bounds better than any of the images on Kaelaria's website. I think he's grinding that axe of jealousy and bitterness. you're sense of lightness in your response is admirable..i am not so graceful, sorry.
As for the fixed gear bike..."fixies". Cool..i love the personalized paint jobs of the home built bikes...stopping is more difficult on a true fixie. I have brakes and a free wheel setup on mine because i've had a few close calls over my bike history..much prefer having brakes and a free wheel..love the simplicity of one gear. The purists look down but at least i can stop on a dime.