How do you think this is deceiving?
by Krisby

Comment by gjonassd55:
looks like a jar of lemons, if its a jar of pickles, you get a 10, haha 7

How do you think this is deceiving?
by Krisby

Comment by JamD:
That ain't no lemonade!

50's Pearls in The Dark
by Krisby

Comment by Neuferland:
Hi! This is an amazing shot and I'm really surprised it didn't do better. I love the lighting, the colors, the whole set up is very well done. I'm guessing what hurt you in the end is coloration. I think it works well for this period that you are representing but I'm betting others found it a bit off because it's not "in you face" colors, more muted. Also, a slightly tighter crop on the left side might bring a better balance to the shot, leaving the negative space on the right and top. Otherwise, I wouldn't change a thing! :)

Oh, one more thing, don't know about red lipstick, but a slightly brighter or maybe a little darker color might have helped just a bit.

Good luck in future Challenges!

Deannda

50's Pearls in The Dark
by Krisby

Comment by eschelar:
I agree on the cropping suggestion, I say that this pic is MUCH better with a crop right down to the hairline.

The "harsh" lighting is what drew me to the picture. I believe the correct term is actually "Dramatic". ;)

What has happened here with the colors is fantastic. The subtle muting of everything is very beautiful. I can still tell that she is a blonde.

I almost wonder if perhaps she has green eyes to match? I can't really tell. That would be the one thing that I would seek to work on. Is it possible to bump the greens just a hair? Play with the color channels just a bit. You don't want to love the soft coloring, but if there was a way to bring out the color in her eyes....

I don't agree that red lipstick would have made this photo. I like it very much just as it is.

On the subject of the Challenge though, it looks like the pearls have lost the center of attention for the pic. Tough call as this really works as a portrait. Don't know what it would look like if you increased the DOF to get those pearls...

I would have given it a 9 or 10 had I been voting.

Comfort is Knowing They are Always There
by Krisby

Comment by bseifipour:
Interesting dea, but picture is blurry and colors are a bit off...but it's hard to get a good cpu screen shot, so good attempt.

Comfort is Knowing They are Always There
by Krisby

Comment by aznym:
Surely a very original and interesting concept. I like it a lot. But I do feel that you could have shot it better. I would preger if the bar had more even lighting and that there was no tilt at all, or if the tilt was greater. Right now, it looks more like you were not able to control it, rather than what you wanted. Anyway, a great idea.

Comfort is Knowing They are Always There
by Krisby

Comment by Gunnsi:
Mér finnst þetta ekki alveg að virka svona. Myndin er heldur yfirlýst í miðjunni.

Comfort is Knowing They are Always There
by Krisby

Comment by zxaar:
good take on it, i hope nobody suggest this for DQ, becuase it has text in it.

Comfort is Knowing They are Always There
by Krisby

Comment by O'Holleran:
what?? no

50's Pearls in The Dark
by Krisby

Comment by lindes:
IMHO, this is much nicer with a fair bit of the top section cropped off. I like the lighting a lot, though.