Liquid Chrome
by chozma

Comment by sabphoto:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=0
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=0

Nice idea and I like the way it looks like it punced a hole in the metal but it just doesn't hold my attention very long.

The New Kid
by chozma

Comment by JH:
I love clever shots like this one. Nice. Not sure about that stack of something on the top right. Pity you couldn't have removed that.

edit: Meant top right, not top left.

Message edited by author 2005-10-12 08:36:33.

The New Kid
by chozma

Comment by steve500:
I love it, it makes me think chairs really do have feelings. Great composition. Awesome.

The New Kid
by chozma

Comment by penina:
cute comment!! gave alot to the picture!!!!!

The New Kid
by chozma

Comment by KarenNfld:
Nice, meets the challenge, seems a bit harsh lighting wise.

The New Kid
by chozma

Comment by jazzie:
Very unique, original - thinking outside of the box. Kudos...

The New Kid
by chozma

Comment by photoventurer:
Great job I think most people forget what two mixed compliments make GRAY as shown in the gray chairs.....Bravo

The New Kid
by chozma

Comment by persimon:
Needs more saturation and contrast. Nice composition. The light colored box or books (square object) in upper left is a little distracting.

The New Kid
by chozma

Comment by Elaine:
I think the red chair should have been closer to the other chairs so there would not be so much empty space.

Pure bubbles
by chozma

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, I love the crop of this. The offset angle adds interest and dynamics to the shot and draws the viewer in. It is also infinitely more interesting than just a straight shot of a wine glass with a bubbly beverage in it.

Technically, this shot screams for sharp focus throughout. At first glance, I thought the bubbles were also out of focus, but upon closer looks, it may just be a reflection of sorts that keeps them from looking "clear." In a shot like this, where there is simply light and dark, the eye is going to be drawn to the light area, and I think that is why it needs a stronger focus on the stem and bottom of the glass. If you wanted more emphasis on the beverage, perhaps a bit more space around the top would help to pull the eyes back up.

Overall, I think this is an interesting image. I also think playing with the colors and hues to make this a straight black and white image (it seems to have a slight blue cast to it right now) would also be interesting.

best wishes in future challenges.

karmat