Yikes! Nice idea, but... I'm not a fan of shallow DOF pictures, and this is an example of why. Only the stem on the pumpkin is in focus. Everything else is OOF. Lighting. You can't even see the gourd directly behind the pumpkin. Composition. You look like you're trying to do a fill the frame with how you've cropped the pumpkin, but then you have background below and above the left gourd, and in the upper right of the shot. I suggest repositioning the left gourd so it comes down to at least the bottom of the current shot - then crop so that the gourd goes to the edge of the shot bottom, left and top (fill the frame). Push the right gourd out a bit so it also goes to the edge of the frame (no background in the center). Remember the rule of thirds and try to hit the intersections if you can. Also, put the darker gourd on the left (where it is lit), and the lighter gourd on the right (to compensate for lack of lighting. If it still isn't enough, try using a reflector of some kind to add some light to it. You might try putting the light source more above than so much to the side.
The gourds and pumpkin you selected are attractive, and a good choice for this type of shot.
After all is said and done, it is your shot - do what you looks good to you - what do I know?
Message edited by author 2007-09-25 22:34:09. |
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