Hmmm
by abuck

Comment by kombizz:
nice soft lighting

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Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

Hi abuck :)

Your idea here is a good one for this challenge, but I think the execution of it probably cost you quite a bit. I'm not sure how to suggest improving it because I have never tried anything like it myself. I think the color of the fire is a bit weak and it could possibly be stronger with a faster shutter speed making that sharper as well. A little more detail in the background subject would probably bet nice as well :)

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Comment by macey91:
Brilliant use of background, midground, foreground. Good potential. (7)

The odd combination of old and new
by abuck

Comment by abuck:

Originally posted by Neuferland: Greetings from the Critique Club! Hello! I see this is your third entry to the challenges! Welcome! This is a perfect example of the Odd Couple, your idea was perfect. So why didn't you win a ribbon? Well, as most of the comments said, the lighting is a bit off. I thought the same thing when I first saw this. If there was a way you could have put a white backdrop over the record player and really bumped up the lights on this and sharpened the focus just a touch this could have blown the others out of the water. If you ever try to redo this shot I would love to see the results. Hope my comments help and good luck in future challenges! Deannda

Thanks a lot Deannda, your comment was very very helpful. I was trying to figure out what was wrong with the lightning and how to correct it. You explained it so well. I will try another shot with your suggestion. There are lots to learn for a newbie like me :)

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Comment by marcellieb:
Nice - Would it not have been better if you focused on the flames in stead of the hand? Photo now seems out of focus.

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Comment by anindya:
good work.

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Comment by hidude:
great it is cool love it

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Comment by moniepenny:
The flames are a little too bright for my liking, I'd prefer them with more colour.

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Comment by Canadian_eh:
:-0 hells that out of focus?!?! NOOOO! loollactually, i really like your concept, the way your set up though it looks like you cut and pasted the flames.

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Comment by jaylen:
good use of assignment.