Lines and curves
by LiamD2005

Comment by timwest167:
A bit too centrally composed - might be better with more space to the left and the top?

Computer games -- At work and play.
by LiamD2005

Comment by JH:
I don't think it was just the foil background that hurt the score. A few other observations;

- Centered composition. In most cases centering the subject looks boring. Try a rule-of-thirds composition

- Boring subject. To be honest, there's not much you could do to make this item look interesting. It looks like something you just found in a desk drawer 5 minutes before the submission time. It just doesn't hold my interest or tell any sort of story.

- Subject too small in frame. Try moving in closer to the subject, or at least cropping out all that empty space around it.

As far as backdrops go, try using a large sheet of white or coloured paper. For example;



That's a sheet of red card I bought in Easons. It doesn't detract from the subject, but creates a contrasting colour for the background. Just be careful with your lighting when using white backdrops, you want to avoid weird shadows appearing.

"Run son! Duckyzilla is coming!"
by LiamD2005

Comment by Puckzzz:
Hmm, I'm tempted to say DNMC here. there's no real 'ducky' in the shot. And the overall composition and set up is rather poorly done. It's tilted, tile floor is not nice, and there's still laundry in the ducky basket. sorry!

"Run son! Duckyzilla is coming!"
by LiamD2005

Comment by buffycushman:
Too dark, no focal point.

Computer games -- At work and play.
by LiamD2005

Comment by bassbone:
a macro is an interesting take on the challenge but the foil really clutters up the image for the viewer

"Run son! Duckyzilla is coming!"
by LiamD2005

Comment by mgsmith53:
not too good. Color is off, too dark, OOF, tipped.

"Run son! Duckyzilla is coming!"
by LiamD2005

Comment by jbirkman:
color cast and out of focus. The leading line and the perspective on the subjects is a good composition tool.

"Run son! Duckyzilla is coming!"
by LiamD2005

Comment by Nuzzer:
I like the idea but the duck being so OOF means this is really a hot about a penguin(?)

"Run son! Duckyzilla is coming!"
by LiamD2005

Comment by poser:
too funny

"Run son! Duckyzilla is coming!"
by LiamD2005

Comment by Mark-A:
Looks out of focus and the White balance also seems very off giving the orange cast to the whole picture