dei potentiæ carmen
by labuds

Comment:
Hi Aleks and Greetings from the Critique Club

It is my pleasure to provide comments on this unique and wonderful image. You've done so many things right: composition, lighting, aperture selection, and placement of the text. (Many folks went way overboard on this challenge - especially with the multiple and gaudy fonts and colors.)

Your subject is simple - and your choice of depth of field adds mystery. I'd guess many did not realize what they were looking at but still liked the graphic colorful presentation.

I don't know whether you planned the black area for the placement of text when you set up ythe composition - or it just happened. In either event - it is perfectly placed. The fact that the words don't really mean anything - or if so - most peolple would not know the meaning - may have cost a point here and there. But "DPC" is not the easiest acronym to develop.

Improvement areas: I usually try to find something to leave as a tip - but I honestly don't think you could have done this any better.

Congratulations on a great entry.

I am a bit curious why you requested a cc critique as it doesn't appear you read comments - or else don't elect to mark any as helpful.

-Tom-

strive
by lesser

Comment:
A very moody and creative image. What is miniature?

Got Enough Paper?
by Tiberius

Comment:
This works exceptionally well in B&W. Unusual TP - not much texture showing. I don't care for the white-line border.

Lord of the Rings
by caba

Comment:
Perfect background brings out the other colors very nicely. Your lighting is just right. The pun in your title - with the pineapple rings - is pretty clever too.

Vine Ripened: Original and Cherry
by banmorn

Comment:
Great subject photographed with the perfect background. The soft lighting really makes this a strong image. I think you could have found a more artictic way to create the composition.

Home Sweet Hole
by scalvert

Comment:
It's a fantastic optical illusion. I would guess the crayon is way OVERSIZED rather than miniature, due to its relationship with the wood. But I still like the image a lot - one of the most creative in the challenge.

a foot short
by annasense

Comment:
That is one gorgeous slipper. Great composition and lighting. One of the best in the challenge.

Care For A "Little" Beer?
by TommyMoe21

Comment:
Excellent composition and lighting - the entire image really works well. Background color selection is perfect. Have your model quit the nail biting.

Two of a Kind
by movieman

Comment:
It a very interesting composition using a good subject. Highlights are blown away in a couple spots.

"Just a Little...."
by tfarrell23

Comment:
Your composition and lighting work very well. Does that say 1/4 ounce? That's enough for one omelette!