Well, sorry all, but flash was NOT used, was trying for a center of focus with a hand held table light. That is why it gets so dark so quickly behind pb jar, light did not extend there, course it did make the black counter look a bit grey, but that type of thing happens often with strong, direct light. Sorry again, LOL, but I still think it is an okay photo for what I was trying to do, wish more of you had thought the same!!
"Too Drunk to Drive" first off meet the challenge requirements, which is always a good place to start. After reading your own comments I understand a few things a little better.
I did not realize the glass were used to spread the peanut butter. I did understand the the chaos. I wish you had been able to include a beer can or a glass that is specifically designed for alcohol (like martini). Maybe darken the image a little would give it a grungier feel as well as maybe tipping over the PB. I like the keys in the spilled liquid. I think the flash might have been a bit much with the glow it has created on the plate. The concept is a pretty hard one with such a crazy challenge subject to start with and I think was more then likely lost on most voters.
I certainly missed again here, oh well, twas meant to be a not "pretty" shot, as you may see it the morning after the night before, sort of like a police or newspaper pic. Did NOT want to pretty it up, and a couple people got it, obviously, but I missed by a mile with most. Oh well, LOL. The ripped plate was supposed to represent the fact he/she was so badly off, could not find a knife, used the glasses as a spreader and ripped the plate with the edge of the glasses. They are real bifocals, btw, and after carefully cleaning them with non abrasive cloth and HOT water, very usable now. On my face as I type this. Thanks to all that left comments, can understand why it did so poorly, ALMOST got me my first ribbon though!! LOL Second place is no good for BAD, still bad and no ribbon!!
The lighting is poor, the presentation is poor, and the angle it was shot at is not at all interesting. I do not say this to be mean - and apologize if it sounds too harsh. I think a little more effort could have been put into the shot to convery the message of your title.
Suggestions: Shoot from a lower angle for one. Secondly the lighting look as if it was from the on-board flash. Try using a diffuser if this is the only flash you have, or skip the flash and increase the room lighting by other means.
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