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Simply Sinful
Simply Sinful
Gekker


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Challenge: Candy (Classic Editing)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S602Z
Location: my livingroom
Date: Apr 13, 2003
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 160
Shutter: 1/100 sec
Galleries: Still Life, Macro
Date Uploaded: Apr 13, 2003

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Statistics
Place: 15 out of 81
Avg (all users): 6.1818
Avg (commenters): 7.6667
Avg (participants): 5.9688
Avg (non-participants): 6.4211
Views since voting: 1507
Votes: 121
Comments: 19
Favorites: 0


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04/22/2003 04:47:59 PM
A Comment From The Critique Club

Hi Carey,

I'm not a big fan of Hershey's kisses, but you did manage to pick the one that I like best for your photo :) I really like the negative space and the reflection you used here. The background is flawless (nothing to distract), and so is the focus on the photo overall. The reflection from your lightsource on the kiss is a little stronger than I would like (you could fix that with some tissue paper between the light source and your subject and extended exposure time). I wonder what this would like with the little almond tag to the right (or alternatively with the negative space to the left of the kiss). At the moment, my eye wanders up that flag and follows its direction straight out of the picture.

All of these are smaller things though, overall, I like the very simple, almost elegant approach you took for the photo, which is underscored by you picking a golden-brown kiss rather than one of the more brightly colored ones. Definitely meets the challenge, and, based on the score, was well received. And deservedly so.

Just read through the comments, I think DennisF nailed it with the negative space. Since your background is so nice and evenly black, try cropping the right side and then extending your canvas (set it to black) to the left. See if you like it :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments about this review.

Franziska
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/19/2003 10:59:12 PM
Great shot, the color is very nice, focus and composition are good. I kinda feel that I would have preferred to see this in "portrait" format.
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04/19/2003 02:12:58 PM
Simple composition and pleasing lighting make this an interesting picture. THe reflection gives it an extra flair.
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04/18/2003 03:57:08 PM
very simple, yet very well done. i think the reflection makes this special
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04/17/2003 04:00:12 PM
nice set up...sharp
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04/17/2003 02:13:03 PM
Looks like a candy ad! Nice use of rule of thirds. Well set up (almond flag!). I see why you used direct lighting (face on), for the good, well aligned reflection, but it does leave some of this little candy "in the dark", no ideas how one might improve that. 8 Rob the Swash
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04/16/2003 11:13:29 PM
Well done, I love the subtle colors and simplicity.
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04/16/2003 09:50:17 PM
I'm going to have to try a mirror shot - they are neat. Had the candy been in the right third, my eye would have swept to it (in a reading motion); composed this way, I come to the candy immediately and the empty space is wasted. Good shot.
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04/16/2003 09:34:06 PM
tilted horizon. nice composition.
04/15/2003 11:12:46 AM
simply wonderful composition...colors are great and the reflection adds to the beauty..my mouth is watering already. (10)
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04/15/2003 08:19:25 AM
Simple but very effective. This is quality work! 10 -danny
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04/15/2003 07:58:18 AM
nice use of negative space... good composition also.. :) - setzler
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04/15/2003 12:09:39 AM
very nice shot. i like the slight reflection, the gold tone to the entire pic. very nice.
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04/14/2003 10:53:27 PM
Great reflection - misty and moody. Almond on stage. It has a 1950's look to it.
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04/14/2003 05:47:22 PM
Nice idea.
04/14/2003 10:13:25 AM
I like this - nicely exposed. Not sure about the crop, though, but not sure how I would improve it.
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04/14/2003 02:20:23 AM
Why the use of negative space? I'm not sure what it does for this pic except put it off center. I love the pic itself. Great lighting and color.
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04/14/2003 01:36:25 AM
Nice composition and lighting
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04/14/2003 01:01:59 AM
Mmmm, my favorite! Nice job.


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