got match?
by haakky

Comment:
Oh, what a great job on lighting here. Awesome texture in the shot. I'm wondering if maybe just a slightly deeper dof could be more effective? Maybe not? Cool shot though, nice idea.

• Emergence •
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Hey, is this left over green jello from the 'Pick 2' challenge? :-P
Cool shot though, nice flow and good lighting.

Fireside tools
by shady

Comment:
I think you've got a nice idea here, with some good potential. There are some points though, that I feel could greatly enhance the presentation though. Using '3' of something is a good compositional element, it normally will have strong dynamics, and the triangulation is just aesthetically pleasing, as a rule usually. In this case though, having the rack not straight, and the ball at right cut off in the frame, takes a lot away, and gives the impression of a less thought out, and 'hurried' hap hazard 'snap shot', if you will. What you could do, is either take care and attention to place the tools very straight and parallel to the bottom edge, which would play on the symmetry present, which can be good in a photo. Or...you could go for a much more dramatic angle, and create a vertical across the image, also which can be good in a photo. Another thing to take note of is your background in a shot. Simple, clean shots, free of any clutter or unwanted elements makes for a stronger presentation of the image. Do you see here where in the background you can see the floor moulding? And those black things, either cables/cords of some sort or shadows? And the differing surfaces of wall and floor? These things are all distracting elements, and take attention away from your subject. Don't be afraid to move things around to get a good composition. You could position the tools, and the angle you shoot from to get a free, clear shot. Like, framing the tops of the tools with just the wall behind them, no distracting elements. Also, it would appear that you used the onboard flash on your camera. This should be avoided, or use some white paper, or plastic, or something to diffuse the flash. On board flashes are notoriously very harsh, and too close to the lens, causing glare, and unwanted reflections (like on the handles here) red eye, and harsh shadows and blown highlights. They can work in some situations for fill light, but using just the flash generally just causes uneven, harsh light and undesired effects.

You seem to have a good eye. This is a good choice of subject. The 3 balls, with a strong, dynamic composition could make for a nice photo. Work on some technicals and study composition, I'm sure you'll have some great shots :-)

Curly Cale
by barbaraanne

Comment:
Cool image. Nice close-up work. Neat patterns. Nice use of backlighing, although it seems on the verge of being a little too hot in spots, near the top of the image.

primary focus
by bikefreak

Comment:
I find this a very interesting image. I really hope and pray that voters are not slamming this for the blur :-) It looks blatantly obvious to me that it is purposeful, and I think works well with what it seems like you're going for here. The shot is about the colors, and the shapes and forms. Very cool. I'm wondering if perhaps the composition might be a little stronger though without the area in the upper right corner? Maybe just a slightly tighter framing. Maybe not? Something to try perhaps. Also, there seems to be a kind of whitish splotch on the yellow area just to the right of the main green circle. Maybe something from processing, or perhaps a touch of glare in the photo? It is very minor though. Yep, a nice concept and cool shot. I like it :-)

Grate the Rainbow!
by realpdm

Comment:
Very cool. Great idea. Nice repeating forms in the grater. I really like the colors you've introduced in the lighting/reflections here. Very nice. Hope you have a write-up on how you did the shot. I'm very interested in seeing this setup after the challenge. Cool shot. Good job :-)

Hairball
by karmat

Comment:
Awesome clarity and detail here. Very nice job on the lighting. Definitely fits the challenge well. I'm wondering if the image would be stronger without the white area of the surface at lower right, like, just filling the frame with the subject. But maybe that would weaken the dynamics of the composition? Something maybe to try, but either way, nice shot.

Waveforms
by e301

Comment:
This is a totally awesome shot here! Wowsers! Visually stunning colors going on. The composition is great. You've got these awesome verticals going on, and then the tension created by the opposing horizontal lines is just mind boggling. The shaded gradations are very pleasing. I don't know what this is, but a highly stimulating image. This photo just reaches out and grabs you by the head, and demands the viewer's attention. Nice job, very, very nice :-)

#6013277505 » 14:47
by aznym

Comment:
Very nice shot here. Strong, dynamic composition. Great colors. Awesome lighting and detail. This really fits the spirit of this challenge. I feel really drawn into the shot, and my curiosity is really peaked, wondering what it is. Great job!

"Old Favorites"
by Len Scap

Comment:
Good close up work. Nice even lighting. Good detail. I think though, that the static, centered composition leaves me wanting a little more. Perhaps this is a case where getting out of the center could lend stronger dynamics to the image?