Minimalist Morningby
chucksinncComment by CEJ: Hello from the Critique Club!
I have studied your image and have the following to offer:
Composition/perspective - the application of the rule of thirds is done quite nicely here. The ratio between subject and negative space could be a little different. The negative space is good, but the subject is just a bit small for the amount. A different crop would have been nice and I don't think it would have hurt the image. it also would have removed the blue tint on that side of the image and in the cornerson that side. The shadow is already cut off which is ok, less of it would have been ok as well. Your angle to the subject is very good. Seeing just the showerhead and not its mount to the wall is a very nice effect. Without the shadow it would appear floating in space which would have been ok. But as is works as well. Your subject is stronger for not being balanced - as in keeping the same relative angle, but in better alignment so as to see the housing equally. The focus is crisp and well done. I think this area is the strongest part of the mage.
Color - in light on white I would not expect to see a lot of color. However, your control of the white is fairly good. The shadow is not so strong so as to become a distraction and the dark and light areas on the face allow for a nice contrast without being overbearing. The small spot of red
Lighting - lighting here appears to be lit from one side only. There are no flares or glares which is good. All areas appear to be evenly lit which helps the composition greatly. The right side of the subject starts to get a bit bright, but all the detail is still present.
Challenge requirements - this meets the requirements quite well. The background has a slight blue tinit to it that may have been corrected in processing, but it is not so strong that it becomes a negative. Perhaps a bounced light on the wall would have helped keep it all white or a stronger white.
Overall/my opinion - this is an interesting composition that technically is very well done. slightly different lighting may have helped as it would have eliminated the blue tint seen in the edges and corners. For a minimalistic image there really is more to grab your attention that a quick glance will not allow to be seen. I think it would have been much stronger with a slightly different crop and a little better lighting on the background.
