Three Orange Ladies
by dartompkins

Comment by flip89:
Nice echoing at the back. Would probably be better if you 'go in' some more and you positioned yourself more to the right. But you achieved a good separation between the roses and that looks good. I feel bad because the color of this probably looks better in your computer - the orange and yellows are so lush when I downloaded this and opened it in Photoshop.

Three Orange Ladies
by dartompkins

Comment by ecko313cheer:
This is a nice image. I really like the coloring of this image and the line seen. nice work.

Orange and Yellow Perfection
by dartompkins

Comment by Kylie:
What an exquisite flower shot. The petals are just sumptious!!!

August - Peridot
by dartompkins

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*

The first thing that stands out to me is the small spot of "stem" that is out of focus. Was this selectively blurred? The focus seems odd in some places. Focus on the stone is also soft. I'm thinking though that because the background shows through the stone, that it appears soft because of that.
The orange reflections in the gold are distracting to me. Gold isn't suposed to be orange, it's suposed to be gold, and seeing it as orange makes me thing that it's not right, which then I wouldn't buy it.
There is also a light reflection in the upper part of the 'stem'. Looks like flash or strong overhead light. That distracts a bit as well.
I like the angle and framing/cropping. The way that the necklace sits in the photo is appealing and adds interest to the photo.
I like the background color, but maybe not with the color of the stone being so similar. Not sure about that. Would have to see it different colors to see which I would prefer, but I haven't decided weather I like the combo or not. Maybe it was the best choice with the green stone. *shrug*
Overall nice shot which in my opinion would benefit from different focus options and lighting.
~Heather~

Edit to add that when I viewed this as a thumbnail, the colors seemed to work out just fine. The odd focus issues were not as visible either. This did make for a more visually appealing image, so I made my mind up that the background color is good, but it just needs different focus and lighting (to reduce the orange glare).

Message edited by author 2005-05-07 16:15:50.

Orange and Yellow Perfection
by dartompkins

Comment by mfairbanks:
Greetings,
In a word, WOW!!! The DOF and sharpness on this pic are IMHO absolutely perfect, this is an amazing shot I really wihs you had posted your exif data, as well as which lense you used and any other clues as to your technique so others could learn from it, this is one of the nicest flower shots I have seen on here!!!

Mike
//www.mikefairbanks.com

Vintage Chevy
by dartompkins

Comment by Kylie:
WOW! Well done indeed!

Pink Roadster
by dartompkins

Comment by Kylie:
I think I have photographed this car! LOL Great, great shot!

Message edited by author 2005-05-03 01:07:13.

Sena
by dartompkins

Comment by zagman:
Thank you for submitting your photo to DPC People II challenge.

Your photo is nicely done. It presents the subject in a soft mood or ambiance. This is a good example of a protrait shot. Your subject selection is also good. She gives off a soft and delicate vibe. The choice of a black and white style gives it a timeless classic appeal.

What is missing is the contrast to the white areas in your photo. Some of the facial area's appear understated. There is also room for more detailed sharpness in the facial elements. Somehow the religious cross seems to shine in comparison to other parts of the image.

Another approach could have been a direct shot of the subject where her eyes could have been accessible. My preference would have been the way that you submitted the photo with some shadow and highlight editing.

Good job, of a protrait photo. Simple, yet elegant in its style.

Good luck in your next DPChallenge.

August - Peridot
by dartompkins

Comment by Jewellian:
The background takes away from the color of the stone for me, maybe with a complimentary colored background instead of a similar color would have worked better.

August - Peridot
by dartompkins

Comment by NathanWert:
Nice colors. Might be better with a deeper focal depth.