This is my kind of puzzle: quirky, colorful, random, difficult, full of textures and details. For this one, the glossy finish didn't bother me. I would have appreciated more info about what the puzzle is of - it's actually not "life," it's a cross-section of a rock - but enjoyed doing the research. The expansive and chaotic nature of outer space is present in the smallest of things, too. I wonder if you could go even smaller next time - like, truly microscopic images which are beautiful and ...