Angel Eyes
by airdance

Comment by airdance:
Thanks bvy ;)

You are totally correct. The whole design was thought through thouroughly, and this was the best way I could get the image across. There's always someone to criticize an image - beauty is in the eye of the beholder and every individual has it's own unique taste. Some (or many) on DPC have their personal tastes flavoured by rules of thumb like these rules are the law. Photography rules of thumb are mere guidelines if you ask me. They are to be interpreted by the person composing and taking the picture and they should be applied or at least be kept in mind but only there where they contribute to the overall composition and layout of a photo.
In this particular image I decided to ignore the rules and go for my best feeling; hoping to get that feeling across. You, and a few others have picked up on the message ;)

Angel Eyes
by airdance

Comment by bvy:

Originally posted by rkligman: Everything above their head needs to be cropped

Absolutely not! The vignette and their lurking low in the frame is what gives this its impact.

Angel Eyes
by airdance

Comment by bvy:
I like the ironic title.

Angel Eyes
by airdance

Comment by NikonJeb:
The eyes are haunting and powerful. Nicely done!......8

Angel Eyes
by airdance

Comment by patches:
Nice shot - I think it would have popped more if you had cropped out the empty space at the top.

Angel Eyes
by airdance

Comment by rkligman:
Everything above their head needs to be cropped

IMG_0344s.jpg
by airdance

Comment by jawsh3539:
Wow. I really like it. My critque is to do nothing...it's already done.

Pasta Tradizionale
by airdance

Comment by JulietNN:
HI from the Critique Club

You asked for your shot in this challenge to have a comment from one of the members in the Critique Club.

I like your shot, it does have a slight feel of an Italian kitchen.

As has been stated, your lighting is backwards, your candles aren't really dong anything for the picture as they are blown out at the wick. I don't actually see any cheese in this picture, I think what J is talking about is the line behind the canister (it sort of looks like the edge of the table to me)? If it is cheese, it should be brought out to the front and replace the plastic bag.

In post processing, using the exposure and brightness and contrast could have brought more light to the forefront. A little dodging and burning also could have made your items brighter.

A very good try

Pasta Tradizionale
by airdance

Comment by Tammster:
Like the lighting.

Pasta Tradizionale
by airdance

Comment by Keith_W:
The candle on the right is kind of distracting but nice setup.