Asian Contemporary Still Life
by chalice

Comment by DanSig:
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this is a nice image, but I think it's too crowded, there is a lot of stuff to make food, but no food.

I think this would have worked better with some fresh veggies sliced in the Wok and some oil to make it shiny.

and those flowers just don't belong there.

it looks like you used a flash, and it burns out some areas in the picture, a soft light would heve been nice for this setup.

Failure: Another Loser DPC Score!
by chalice

Comment by zomgwtf:
Bringing fun into a challenge with a negative title is risky, but you did it very well.

Hot Footin' It
by chalice

Comment by chalice:
Sometimes you just get a dumb idea...this was it for me.

Man in a Panama Hat
by chalice

Comment by Kelli:
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Very nice shot. This has great lighting. The hat adds interest. I can't actually tell you any way to improve this unless you turned into Brad Pitt and shot yourself nude, LOL (just kidding ya know!). Maybe a little sharper around the eyes.

Hot Footin' It
by chalice

Comment by Ecce_Signum:
And here was me thinking I was stupid in my entry! Pity the foot isn't sharp and on my monitor there seems to be something funny going on with your toe nails? A definite feeling of heat here!

Man in a Panama Hat
by chalice

Comment by Melethia:
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I liked this when I came upon it in your portfolio, but I think that one was in B&W? I think I do prefer it in B&W. I like the us of the negative space - that plus the expression adds a touch of mystery. The softness in focus may have been what you were going for, but a bit more crispness on the face and especially the eyes would really add to this picture.

Hot Footin' It
by chalice

Comment by pacpinto:
This looks painful. Ouch. Good idea, but there's something weird going on with the foot... blur?

Man in a Panama Hat
by chalice

Comment by Louis:
A nice portrait, well framed. Perhaps a little tight. For example, more of your shoulders may have filled the frame out a bit, and keeping the hat entirely in the shot may have added to it. The catchlight in your eyes is excellent. I feel the image may have benefitted from more lighting, perhaps reflected onto the right side of the image (left side of your face). As well, the image is slightly soft - would have benefitted from some more aggressive USM. I think the choice of negative space as background is an excellent one. The expression on your face is unaffected, giving it an overall genuine, yet still somehow guarded (mysterious?) feeling. Well done.

Failure: Another Loser DPC Score!
by chalice

Comment by EarlBaker:
I give you a 6 because that's pretty funny!

Night Light for the Weary
by chalice

Comment by tngrndream:
hello again,

sorry for the delay on this one.

to me it looks a bit ordinary and flat. i know the light is coming down harshly from the lamp above which is not ideal. it is a good shot considering what is available.

looks as though most people thought it was better than what i would have scored so i will go away. lol.