Coffee and Cigrattes
by Giles

Comment by Giles:
yeah i was more than happy with the score, think those early votes mislead you when it was at 6.7 or something after 10 hehe,

i wasnt bitching about how it did just only got good comments during the challenge so i wanted some criticism as its a great way to learn

Coffee and Cigrattes
by Giles

Comment by lawrysimm:
I'm another of your 5's... like Jon_H below, I use that for an average shot that doesn't grab me. I don't actually mind the sepia but the splash of green on the coffee pot distracts from that feel so I would have desaturated all colours before adding a sepia tone to it.

I felt that none of the objects were actually in sharp focus which was a little off-putting - the area with most clarity is the table cloth to the bottom left of the saucer which just felt like the wong place.

Finally I feel the composition is a little cluttered with the dish and pot behind the cup. It may have been better if they were spread a little more so that each had their own space - the depth of field you chose was good and with a bit of separation between the items would have helped focus the viewer on the main subjects. Central composition doesn't always work but in this case the cup and saucer would have been fine in the centre providing the other items were more balanced.

I note you expected a 5.5 but got a 5.9 which isn't too bad. Hope that helps!

Coffee and Cigrattes
by Giles

Comment by Jon_H:
I was one of your 5's for me I thought the sepia colouring was too much and overpowered the shot. The composition was not balanced and everything seems to be up near the camera leaving the back of the shot empty. The vignette also looks blotchy.
5 is my average vote which I use for those that don't capture my interest.
I'm highlighting the negatives in my opinion as per your request in the forum.
Hope this helps.

CARTOON CARNAGE
by Giles

Comment by littlemav:
GREAT JOB.. Very Intrestring Cool processing... and funny to boot! 10

CARTOON CARNAGE
by Giles

Comment by MargaretNet:
I think this not allowed in Advanced Editing, would be OK in Expert - apparently I did not read the description!

Coffee and Cigrattes
by Giles

Comment by Giles:
At full shred there's a famous French black and white film called coffee and cigarettes this is where the shot comes from the black and white and the check pattern etc :) pleased with this in my top 5 :)

Coffee and Cigrattes
by Giles

Comment by Lydia:
I don't do coffee... or cigarettes... but this image... lovely.

So dramatic and contrasty. Well done! 7

Coffee and Cigrattes
by Giles

Comment by bspurgeon:
Warm and quiet. Like a morning should be. Well done. 9

little crossing
by Giles

Comment by giantmike:
What a beautifully serene scene.

little crossing
by Giles

Comment by saleyoun:
Another great representation of "tilt shift".