Unconventional Cello Practice
by daboardergirl

Comment:
Excellent image, my pick for the best of the challenge. Congrats on your new PB! You just blew the doors off your previous PB!

after the show
by mamba

Comment:
I like this one a lot, especially the moody lighting and pose. I'm surprised it didn't score better.

The Tomato Invasion
by dreamy

Comment:
I didn't vote in this challenge, but I saw in the forums you were looking for critique. I think the main problem is that the motion isn't stopped. If you look at the "splashing water fruits and vegetables" that scored well, you see that the motion is completely stopped, and the fruits are all absolutely sharp. The only way I've found to really stop motion in this kind of shot is to shoot in a dark room and use flash to stop the motion. A flash will fire faster than your fastest shutter speed. You also might want to use a white sheet or something (waterproof) out of the frame on the sides to block any stray colors from showing up.

The thing that's both a blessing and a curse with studio shots is that you have full control over everything in the shot. This kind of control can create an amazing shot, but also forces you to be much more exacting with every aspect of the shot. Good luck in the next challenge.

Blue, with a splash of orange
by Gordon

Comment:
Well done, even if you were "selling out." I thought of doing the same thing, but didn't have a clear container to throw the fruit into, and figured there's be 10 people who did it better (like you and Larus, for example).

A question. Is the orange really kind of a squashed shape, or is that an optical illusion?

Kingdom - Fungi, Genus - Agaricus, Species - A. bisporus
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Nice pattern, detail, and colors. One of my top 3.

Tools of the Trade
by alexjack

Comment:
Well done!

Where there's a will, there's a way.....
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment:
Nice. Simple and good.

A Glimpse Inside The Cell
by mrmorris

Comment:
Well done. Very nice lighting. The only (minor) problem for me is the bright spot on the right.

Homeschool Science (Dissecting a Sheep Heart)
by Emerkaza

Comment:
I love the look on the kids' faces. The boy is intent on what he's doing, and the sister looks a bit grossed out. Very fun image.

use of creativity and lighting to creates a GOOD image of rook visiting million dollars oregon views
by charliebaker

Comment:
Sorry, I gave you a 10, because it seemed too obvious that you were going for the brownie. I think with a less obvious title, I would have given you the 1 you so obviously deserved. Too bad about the DQ. Better luck next time.

Message edited by author 2007-02-16 19:41:15.