Lost in thoughts...
by sekarmalathy

Comment:
This is low-key...not minimalism.

Simple Grace
by JulietNN

Comment:
Should have kept it for a free study. Circles are not spheres, and neither are those headlights.

Ready to Roll
by radarbrat

Comment:
A sphere...not a circle. DNMC.

Portrait By Window Light
by scarbrd

Comment:
This is the first time I saw this. Absolutely gorgeous shot!

Duskwood
by Firefly_Song

Comment:
Hi Serena. I like what you were trying to do here, and things get better over time. A bit of advice is what your shutter speed. 1/2 sec is too slow to hand hold the camera and get clarity. It will be too soft or blurry from even the slightest movement. Even if you have to purchase a cheap tripod to start out with it will help you a lot in times like this.

The photo size has already been mentioned, and you will learn the best way to size your images in time. I would also shoot this at a much lower view point instead of being so far above and shooting downward. Try being say a foot or two above the level of the book and angling down a little, but not as drastic as you did here.

So with those three considerations of using a tripod, uploading a bigger image and changing your shooting angle a little and maybe more light...especially on the right side of the photo I think this would have scored a bit higher.

You will pick up all kinds of pointers and ideas here, and learn as you look at what others have done to be successful. Only challenge number 1 so don't fret and shrug it off.

Good luck in your future challenges!

David

The man who saw enough
by mitalapo

Comment:
You sure this isn't a wax figure with a hat and coat on? Looks like one to me.

Peanut Vendor
by dswann

Comment:
Poor Martin Lawrence. Can't get any recent movie work, and now he has to sell peanuts on the street! :(

I Would Like to Introduce You to Jenny and Jimmy
by Quigley

Comment:
You sure it's not Jenny and Craig? :P

Double Golden Crown
by william88

Comment:
Two ribbons this week! You must be thrilled. :) Congrats once again for a job well done.

Morning Mist
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Well done Robert. Congrats!