Hand Warmer.by
chazoeComment by sarampo: Hi Kris, greetings from the Critique Club!
Welcome to DPC, I'm sure you will have loads of fun and improve at each challenge :)
Regarding your photo:
Concept
You had a very imaginative idea here, the overhead perspective really adds some angle to the photo, and make it different from most others.
Composition
I'm not sure, but I probably would like to have the subject centred, because you can still use the arms as lines in the photo, all leading to the centre of the picture.
I liked that you didn't have the arms straight, but coming a bit from above.
Lighting / Technique
The best part of the photo. The focused lighting on just the cup, the vignetting around the main part, and the softness of the light is very soothing, and does the trick very well.
The slow shutter speed also allowed the liquid inside the cup to swirl ever so slightly.
Processing
Probably here it was just a bit too soft. The lighting is very good, but the hands, fingers, and table top are a bit soft, could use with a little more sharpness and a little more texture. Some contrasting and levels could boost these things so you could have a more defined photo.
Overall
A very good start, and a 5.8 score is a very good number for this challenge, it's definitely above average.
Congrats on your entry, and hope you keep them coming!
If you have any questions feel free to
contact me.
Regards,
Joao
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