Water Sprite
by lantaga

Comment by Brad:
Tender moment captured here.
Looks like something I could see on a greeting card, with some white cursive sentiments. Have you tried this in black & white?
psssst - go hide the one in your portfolio during the challenge.

Buttons
by lantaga

Comment by Shrink:
Very nice job with the buttons. the printing on the thread label I found a little distracting as it took away from the "old" feel you achieved with the lighting. The glass bowl was a major compositional element, dividing the picture in thirds. 1/3 in the bowl, 1/3 triangle shape of buttons at the base, and 1/3 upper left with the reel of thread. I liked your framing too. I would take the buttons and play some more with them and differennt lighting and maybe some other props, (cloth swaths, thread, wool, fur, plastic etc) I love the details in your buttons and the contrast in the silver colored vs gold vs brass buttons, the dull ones vs the shiny ones etc. Have fun and welcome to DPC.
I'm glad you like the photo of my daughter!

Buttons
by lantaga

Comment by lantaga:
I appreciate all of the suggustions to improve the photo, and especially highlighting the need to improve the focus and sharpen the photo.

Water Sprite
by lantaga

Comment by xXxscarletxXx:
Very nice could be a bit moer sharper though

Water Sprite
by lantaga

Comment by sherpet:
Nice relaxing image here.....

Water Sprite
by lantaga

Comment by talj:
The little girl looks lost in what she is doing! I'd be tempted to crop out the leaves at the top of the frame but the placement of the rock and girl is nicely done :o)

Water Sprite
by lantaga

Comment by goc:
not bad, pity we don't see more of the surroundings ...

Buttons
by lantaga

Comment by Tygerr:
Interesting subdued lighting, but overall not sharp enough, and doesn't really 'pop'

Buttons
by lantaga

Comment by strategicthinker:
Lots of button pictures in this challenge and this one's the best IMO! Nice job.

Buttons
by lantaga

Comment by Greetmir:
I love the lighting in this shot but I don't see a story. 7