A Gift For You!
by Sonifo

Comment:
Critique Club


This composition of this photo is deceptively simple. The large bow catches the eye instantly—such a recognisable object and then with the great contrast between the blue ribbon and the white of the package your eye is firmly held by the ribbon.You have used the rule of thirds for your composition and it is very appropriate for a present. The huge contrast between the dark blue of the ribbon and bow and the gift wrap is very eyecatching—and added to it the shiny nature of the material this makes for an eyepopping picture.

There is no technical information but I would guess that you used either a flash or direct lighting from above as the shadows are quite hard. The lighting has slightly overexposed the wrap as there is no texture—perhaps you removed all colours apart from blue—as the slight blue shadow near the ribbon shows. I think you probably oversaturated the blue as the colour is harsh. But the glitter and reflections are shown clearly.

But the whole point of this picture and what gives it its great appeal is the universal emotion we all have when we look at a beautifully wrapped present—we love it- we want to hold it-- to open it . We all have memories of great gifts and this evokes in the viewer those memories. The simplicity of your picture puts nothing in the way of the viewer and their memories. Well done –you have evoked the child in all of us.

Andrew

Blued
by Reuben

Comment:
Our family love your photo--definitely one of the best--well done and congrats on a great idea!!

Street Shadows through Blue Glass
by Kathyc

Comment:
Beautiful effect lovely colours

Blue on Blue
by Kaz

Comment:
Beautiful contrast--v. good architectural photo

Landscape Portrait
by Gordon

Comment:
I like this a lot--slightly mysterious and quite witty good job

Blueberry Splash
by Jacko

Comment:
Well captured--good clarity

Inri
by juhaseila

Comment:
Exquisite detail --wonderful

A Baby-Blue Willys
by ChrisW123

Comment:
Great colour --what a car!

Vintage Curves
by Gracious

Comment:
Great clarity-good composition--beautiful car!

Out fo the Blue
by amnon

Comment:
good contrast and composition