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10/09/2006 07:49:03 AM |
I had to agree with Tim on his comments.
Read up on the B/W post processing techniques, it'll help a lot.
The subject would work well as a coloured photo. Thus, a B/W representation would not do very well here...
I would prefer a different angle for this shot to make the topping a little more "pleasing" to the eyes..
You're welcomed to send me the original and see what I can do with it..
Cheers
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09/18/2006 10:48:39 AM |
Hello from the Critique Club,
Go figure, I just commented on your image earlier this AM and now it comes up at random as my Critique Club assignment. Since I've already posted my critique, feel free to PM me for a free critique on any image in the future.
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09/18/2006 06:52:04 AM |
Lila,
You received several comments during the challenge on what could be improved with this entry. I agree with those that think this subject would have been better presented in color. But, reading your forum post, I realize that you didn't like the colors and decided to do a B&W conversion. First, you had two of the best help you improve your image as a B&W so I won't rehash that information. However, there is an excellent tutorial by fotomann here that should help you do it yourself next time.
First, lets address why you didn't like the color version, red tablecloth, white ice cream, brown cookie. I'm going to assume the bowl was white as well. If you could have found a bowl with a complementary color (light blue, green, red) for the cookies, it would have acted as a natural frame for the main subjects. Then you could have used a black or white background to highlight the bowl. Another option would be to shoot this image more from the side. This would have given the ice cream some depth by providing height to the main subject. This would have allowed you to shoot the bowl in profile and bring more color into the image.
One other suggestion, whenever I shoot a still life, I throw away my flash unit. Generally, still lifes look better if the lighting comes somewhat from the side. I bought a couple of halogen work lamps and reflect them off walls or poster board to help soften their light. These can be purchased at any home improvement store for $10 to $15 a piece. Please note, if you plan to do this you will probably need a tripod as well.
Let me know if you have any questions regarding my comments.
Tim
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09/13/2006 12:44:32 PM |
| I like the quasi-obscene shape of the whipped cream. I think this would have been better with a tighter crop so we're not immediately sure what we're looking at. Involve the viewer with your photograph. |
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09/10/2006 01:40:41 PM |
| This may be just my opinion, but black and white may not have been the best choice in this situation. |
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09/10/2006 02:21:34 AM |
| b/w ice cream? it's like "i did not have color film, but the rainbow was so beautiful that i decided to shoot it anyway" |
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09/09/2006 11:05:52 PM |
| Man, I'd love to see this in color. I think it would have more of an impact. |
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09/08/2006 08:38:13 PM |
| Looks yummy! I'm not sure the B&W has the same impact as color when it comes to food. |
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09/07/2006 04:37:52 PM |
| Lightning is not good in my opinion and the noise is distracting here. But the idea and the composition is working alright. |
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09/06/2006 11:42:05 PM |
| Your killing me with this! |
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09/06/2006 02:30:59 PM |
| the black and white doesn't help this image ... it's also very noisy/grainy ... sorry |
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09/06/2006 12:40:48 PM |
| a little more contrast would have helped this shot. It is a bit dark. |
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09/06/2006 12:06:49 PM |
| why BW? with colours could be great. |
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09/06/2006 08:32:35 AM |
| Photo is too dark. Cookies are hard to distinguish. |
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09/06/2006 01:06:20 AM |
| Not enough contrast. While I like the front shadows, they are a bit to dull. Adjusting the Levels more would probably help to bring out those features. |
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09/06/2006 12:43:17 AM |
| Ooo yummy would of been better in color I think maybe a different perspective? |
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