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05/08/2005 09:32:16 AM |
Greetings from the Critique Club :)
a) A powerful idea, and one that had lots of potential. Another attempt with perhaps better lighting beyond a flashlight held in the mouth might be very effective.
b) The shadow in particular is not precisely captured. Perhaps this is one of those two-person jobs where a model can work the hands and play with light positioning, while the photographer can focus on the image-capture process. I agree with several previous comments on the shadow, particularly that it seems as if the finger that's about to have the ring on isn't the ring finger. In terms of feminine/masculine fingers, I've got no problems with this process occurring between two men, but some people might (and that's too bad for them).
c) The ring hanging on a thread should indeed have more light and detailing work on it if you're going to try to sell it. Again, lighting work here would have made a difference.
Overall, a lot of potential in the image, and I congratulate you on the creativity level being expressed and the scope of ambition of the image. It's different from other entries, non-cliched, and fresh; and that's always a pleasure to see. Good luck in the next challenge. |
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05/01/2005 11:34:42 PM |
| Very nice work...this should be copyrighted since the jewerly ad makers willl want this image. |
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05/01/2005 07:35:27 PM |
| I love the idea, but there isn't enough detail visible on the ring. |
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05/01/2005 05:50:51 PM |
| nice concept. ring is a bit out of focus though. |
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05/01/2005 02:52:33 PM |
| I really like the concept and the shadow effect is great, but I think the ring by the text needs to be in full focus color and brigtness (i.e. use the shadow part of the ad to set the mood, use the part by the text to display the piece in full detail). |
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05/01/2005 11:42:40 AM |
| I like the concept, but the actual ring is too dark. I'd love to see this redone, with a brighter ring. |
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04/30/2005 11:54:16 PM |
| NIce effect, not sure how you did it, but its interesting. Unfortunatly i really don't like the 'low quality' shadow in the background, i feel it could've been a lot better. The I do is original but takes too much away from the already very dark ring. Not enought sharpness and detail on the ring either. 5 |
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04/30/2005 07:36:24 PM |
| Nice shot, really like the shadow work. |
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04/30/2005 02:41:05 PM |
| The background looks spooky not romantic and inviting. The one finger (an index finger?) isn't the finger you would usually put a ring on, so the image looks incongruent |
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04/30/2005 02:03:46 PM |
| I like the concept ... but it would have been nicer with a shining gold and diamond band. |
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04/30/2005 02:56:48 AM |
| I like the approach you have taken it is certainly effective 9 |
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04/29/2005 04:17:56 PM |
| nice idea, but the ring (upper right of course) looks out of focus. |
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04/29/2005 01:33:38 PM |
| Great concept, Would be better if the ring was in focus more |
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04/29/2005 10:02:07 AM |
| Nice idea. The ring around the 'I' is a bit murky, but overall, I think this is a good idea and set-up. |
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04/29/2005 07:18:38 AM |
| I like the shadows. Very nice. wish the ring at the top was in better lit up. 6 |
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04/29/2005 04:56:01 AM |
| ghood design needs more light on ring |
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04/28/2005 04:16:56 PM |
| this is a very nice concept...the problem for me is that the actual product is not really able to be seen |
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04/28/2005 03:30:33 PM |
| thats really good. Well done. 9 |
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04/28/2005 11:25:50 AM |
| Very interesting concept. Very little detail in the ring thought. |
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04/28/2005 08:12:08 AM |
| Can easily imagine it in a glossy magazine! I'd like the shadow to be a bit shaper. But i can only imagine how difficult this was to setup & take! great shot |
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04/27/2005 08:33:14 PM |
| Interesting concept, but not quite there. Maybe more of the ring finger? |
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04/27/2005 11:50:15 AM |
| Nice use of shadows, that's creative. The ring itself in the image is a bit blurry and should be more emphasized based on the theme of the challenge. Of course, that's JMO. Good luck. |
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04/27/2005 04:53:55 AM |
Unique and effective advertisement submission.
Would have been a lot better had the ring itself been more visible/lighter and taken the focal point here in my opinion. |
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04/26/2005 11:53:59 PM |
| Good idea but the ring it self is hard to see because it is a bit dark. |
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04/26/2005 08:33:45 PM |
| I love the concept. Try as I may, I can't seem to overcome my prejudice that I should be seeing more jewelry and less blurry shadows. |
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04/26/2005 01:10:14 PM |
| I like the idea. very good work the ring hgowever is lost in the background. all in all nice work 7 |
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04/26/2005 12:54:39 PM |
| Very creative and "ad like" I like it a lot. |
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04/25/2005 10:15:14 PM |
| I like what you tried to do here. But I personally did not like the shadows. Looked a bit to muddy for my taste but I still gave you a 6. |
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04/25/2005 09:14:09 PM |
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04/25/2005 06:58:00 PM |
| I like the content on your photo! I believe the shadow could have been alittle clearer and the ring itself is too dark. Boy like I said if you were able to pull this off (how I do not know) it would have been a top 10 for sure. |
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04/25/2005 01:17:39 PM |
This is a really great idea.
In the shadow - the out stretched finger does not look femenin. As stereotypical as it is, in an ad and with so little showing the, woman's finger needs a manecured nail. The ad also needs to show a clearer example of what you sell. Yes it is that big a deal to the women who are looking around. :)
Otherwise I really like the setup, the tones, softness, and how the letters and ring pop out. Nice font style and size. Good luck! |
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04/25/2005 12:11:41 PM |
| I think it may be a tad too dark |
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04/25/2005 10:12:48 AM |
| Great concept. I wasn't sure how to score it becasue the jewlery itself isn't the focus, just the shadow. |
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04/25/2005 09:32:51 AM |
| Neat idea, but I think if we could see the ring a bit more, this image might be more effective? |
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04/25/2005 08:31:53 AM |
| great idea here - silhouette tells the ring's "story" - I would like to see the actual ring more. Could be a misinterpretation but it looks like your puttng the ring on the index finger ?? I'm sure you're not but since there are no other fingers in the receiving hand, it would be akward to hold your hand that way. |
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04/25/2005 07:06:09 AM |
| Great idea. Desperately needs more focus/detail on the ring to work (hard in a single photo, I know). |
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04/25/2005 02:00:18 AM |
| great picture...just wish they ring would have been more visible...still gave it an 8 |
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04/25/2005 01:51:40 AM |
| Great concept. Not too great execution. Very tough to do though. Valiant effort. |
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04/25/2005 01:07:22 AM |
| good idea, but lighting not quite right. |
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