Peeled Off
by travis_cooper

Comment by Chiaroscuro:
dark
dingy

a little more light ...contrast ...punch....pop.

Peeled Off
by travis_cooper

Comment by AVP:
good enough setup but the flat light kills thepicture. the orange doesnt look alive or edible.

Standing in Line
by travis_cooper

Comment by LevT:
yay, matreshki!

Standing in Line
by travis_cooper

Comment by shamer:
Nice imagery here - the lighting & arrangement offer great interest. Though I like the selective DOF, the part in focus still comes off a bit soft (it might because of the art on the dolls is soft). The hard blooming on the extreme right is a little distracting, too. One of my top ten for this challenge... << 8 >>

Standing in Line
by travis_cooper

Comment by spencerwood:
Nice composition, good tonal range..... oh and I wasn't going to mention it, but like the DOF

Standing in Line
by travis_cooper

Comment by HeiSch:
good choice of DOF, great job bouncing the light to the darker side. well balanced light

Standing in Line
by travis_cooper

Comment by DistantColours:
It's a pity the front doll isn't lit as well as the others.

Standing in Line
by travis_cooper

Comment by KarenNfld:
I really wish the first one was in focus and not washed out.

Broken in
by travis_cooper

Comment by trevytrev:
First let me say that if you like the photo then that's what really matters in the end. I do agree with the some of the others that the angle used on this is a bit distracting and off kilter. The keys slanting to the right almost make the piano appear leaning or about to flip backwards. I also believe the the blue tone does no justice for the piano and that a warmer, more amber or yellowish tone, would have flattered this shot a bit more. Another thing that sticks out is the focus, it seems to be a shollow DOF and the focus point is in a strange spot giving the entire image a feel of being soft and oof. Hope this is what your looking for and remember to have fun and learn something everytime you shoot!

Message edited by author 2007-11-07 13:30:08.

Broken in
by travis_cooper

Comment by jeger:
I like the idea of shooting an old piano for this challenge.

Technically speaking, the shot is pretty good. There is a good range of lights and darks, and there is a nice focus on the piano keys.

Compositionally, this photo could use some work. The angle you have chosen has lots of diagonal lines that run from the top of the photo to the bottom. The viewers eyes follow this path, and basically run off the page. The repeated pattern of the piano keys also leads our eyes off the page, as there isn't much to break up the repetition.

I find the blue light to be very distracting. Instead of showcasing the piano, the blue light becomes the main subject because it is so bright and intense. I also find that the blue light contradicts the subject of something old. The strong blue light reminds me of a neon sign in a bar, and I wouldn't consider a neon sign as something old.

The image also seems to be oversharpened, as there is a halo around many of the keys.

I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.