The heavenly views at the end of the road
by arati_halbe

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

A shot with a lot of potential, and the comments already highlight the main problem with this image - the lighting is flat and gives everything a sodden overcast. More contrast and a hit of saturation would help your colours. The comp is very centred and thus just doesn't invite the eye to linger and explore. I'm guessing this is a handheld shot, whereas for landscapes (esp on such a drab day) a tripod is invaluable. Then you can increase the depth of field, open the shutter and not have to worry about handshake :-)

Feel free to PM me,

Susan

The heavenly views at the end of the road
by arati_halbe

Comment by Melethia:
Very lush - somewhere that gets lots of rain, I'd say! I'd rather not have the horizon be dead center when the sky is not particularly strong. But it does set a rather damp and sorta dreary mood.

The heavenly views at the end of the road
by arati_halbe

Comment by rneuren:
The color is a little flat, if the colors were a bit more separated it would be stronger

ornamental
by arati_halbe

Comment by talzam:
love the way the pearls look like little dots of light in the dark background

ornamental
by arati_halbe

Comment by Denielle:
The white balance looks like it may be off in this shot? I like the idea, however.

Coffee : Treat for the eyes, nose and the tongue
by arati_halbe

Comment by wifeofmatthew:
That's some dark coffee! My husband only likes the dark roast. Love the textures you brought to the photograph!

Coffee : Treat for the eyes, nose and the tongue
by arati_halbe

Comment by Revecca:
I really like the composition of this, and the way the light falls on the coffee beans creating very pretty lit and shadowed areas. I would've preferred for the cup to be still, as opposed to something being poured into it because IMHO it makes it look a bit awkward.

Coffee : Treat for the eyes, nose and the tongue
by arati_halbe

Comment by adigitalromance:
Mmmm, that looks really thick and black. Is that even real coffee? Don't tell me, I'd drink it anyway!

Coffee : Treat for the eyes, nose and the tongue
by arati_halbe

Comment by giantmike:
nice job including a bit of movement in this photo. It's interesting how you have two different colored light sources. I'm not sure if I would have gone that way.

Coffee : Treat for the eyes, nose and the tongue
by arati_halbe

Comment by dbosse:
If the coffee cup wasn't dead center I'd like it better (rule of thirds). Nice lighting and focus.