The sharpest tool in the shed
by talzam

Comment by Ecce_Signum:
Hi Tal, Ecce here from the Critique Club.

Whilst Titles should not (imho) be cause to alter the vote I do think they can enhance an image but in this case my idea of the phrase is not the sharpest tool in the shed As was mentioned in the comment below I understand how pens can be tools and like the fact you are holding them - the dof in the hand adds to the image for me.

The lighting is a bit flat and whilst I like the natural graduation of the background there is a little too much as it's not the most interesting. A bit more light on the pens to bring out more detail might help as well.

I didn't enter nor vote in this challenge but would most likely have given it a 5 and think it deserves the extra 0.0562 to break the 5.

Best of luck in future challenges, I'm sure your first 6 is just around the corner!

Mary Poppins
by talzam

Comment by Denielle:
Great shot. love the colors. cute title. there's a little too much shadow on the model's face for my liking, but overall, this is a great image.

Cinderella's Toe
by talzam

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This shot definitely made me smile and probably would have given it a 6 or 7 in voting. Love the cute idea and creativity, but a little bit of toenail trimming may have helped. Especially when shooting for Basic challenges, you want to make sure your subject is as camera-ready as possible because you can't use clone and similar tools. Just rounding off the edges would help.

Lighting is a little dim, the dof is Ok but makes the scrunchie dress look smudged. The stickpin is a nice little touch, as is the crown and smiley face :-)Overall a nicely seditious image that dares to boldly go where most DPCers fear to tread, so kudos for that!

Feel free to PM me,

Susan

The sharpest tool in the shed
by talzam

Comment by Denielle:
I think the lighting is a little too dull, and the color is a little over saturated (even if that wasn't applied). I get that pens can be tools, not seeing the shed, but that's neither here nor there. I think it's a good idea, the picture just isn't saying "wow" to me. But that's all in personal preference.

The sharpest tool in the shed
by talzam

Comment by SwordandScales:
Interesting take on this one.

Cinderella's Toe
by talzam

Comment by littlemav:
OMG this is too funny!!! Genius!!

Cinderella's Toe
by talzam

Comment by KfirLevAri:
LOL!

Cinderella's Toe
by talzam

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Extra pointage for the chuckle.

Cinderella's Toe
by talzam

Comment by tamar:
surprising and hilarious

Cinderella's Toe
by talzam

Comment by Denielle:
Interesting idea.