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First of all, I like the minimalistic color scheme. I think it keeps things simple, without getting in the viewer's way of understanding the main concept.
As far as composition, I like the usage of light and dark space, and midtones. However, I consider the black frame a little too strong, even if it adds contrast. In my opinion, it could have worked in a dyptic, with the large preview of the puzzle in the left, and the "you" piece in the right side. I find the close-up of the empty space( even if it makes the idea much easier to understand) to not be absolutely necessary. Repetition is an important part of a good composition, but in this case I consider that the idea can be understood even without the upper close-up.
The idea of the missing piece of puzzle is not an original one, but I enjoy your interpretation of it. It shows creativity. I really like the special shape of the puzzle.
As far as lighting, I like the way it emphasizes the puzzle, but the repeating highlights bother me . They distract my view from the empty space, even if they add contrast to the entire piece.
Because those highlights are so strong in the upper part, you felt the need to add a lighter piece in the opposite side. That was a good choice , as it made a balance in the composition.
Keep up the good work !
And if you didn't
"You" being the missing piece gives the work enough ambiguity to appeal to many and yet still seem hauntingly poignant.
The fact that the missing piece needs to be placed at the very centre of the jigsaw is also a pretty wonderful statement. Not only is this person, this "you" important in completing the work, but "you" is at the very centre of everything.
As for your technique, it's fairly simple which I feel helps to not detract from the overall impact of the piece. You haven't gone for using any effects or gimmicks, the photo's speak for themselves quite well without any additional lighting or overly dynamic composition.
Very well done.
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