As asked for
by ArnarH

Comment:
** Greetings from the Critique Club **

Composition: the utensils are too squared off in my mind. Also - too much empty space around them.
Technical factors:
Focus seems to be on the spoon - which is not all bad, but leaves the knife appearing faded aqnd lost in the image.
Contrast: would try to increase the gray scale, and tone down the brightness of the white.
Color: not much here except gray and blown out whites.

This was not an easy challenge to come up with a creative idea. You just need to keep working at it and try to make the shots be something you would value more than the DPC community. Shoot for yourself first - then for the challenges.

- Linda

Lonely Fork
by nutzie

Comment:
** Greetings from the Critique Club **

When I look at this image the first thought that hits me is what a messy drawer of silverware this is. As others have pointed out - much too chaotic. There needs to be a point of interest - something the eye wants to look at. The fork just gets lost here.
Some of the challenges DPC presents us are hard. They can be a great way for us to force our minds to think outside the box, or to look beyond what we normally shoot. When shooting for DPC challenges, always try to shoot something you would like to have in your portfolio, or hanging on a wall somewhere. I myself found I was shooting just to enter the challenges - then I realized this was not what I came here for. I came to learn, and to grow. Shooting for yourself must come first. This just does not seem to be an image you would have shot for yourself - but something done in haste to make a challenge deadline.
Please don't take this harshly, but grow by it.

- Linda

Dark Spots....
by AzCKelly

Comment:
** Greetings from the Critique Club **

I like the background, yet the angle the image is displayed makes it difficult to look at for very long. Almost as it confuses the mind somehow. The colors reflecting on the silverware are nice. I would have liked to see the focus improved. Cool idea overall - just needs a little more technical work.

- Linda

Forked
by praveen

Comment:
** Greetings from the Critique Club **

An interesting take on this difficult challenge. I must agree with the other comments left on this image - just nothing exciting going on. Perhaps if you had shadows of the knife and spoon included also, in an interesting composition it would have done better. Advanced editing really gives you the opportunity to play and make an otherwise dull image shine - don't be afraid to try some unusual stuff.

- Linda

Holiday Setting
by mfairbanks

Comment:
** Greetings from the Critique Club **

The focus here seems to be on the lights, not the subject matter of Fork, Knife, Spoon. This might have faired better with me had the utensils been out in front, lights set back a bit, and a shallow DOF. This just seems too flat. You might also try shooting a shot like this from an angle instead of straight on to make it more interesting. I do think the selective desat was a nice touch. Your lighting worked out well too.

- Linda

Finding Balance
by alien2thisworld

Comment:
** Greetings from the Critique Club **

An interesting take on this difficult challenge. While many people seem to dislike centered subjects, I find this works well here. The focus and DOF are well executed. The only problem I see with this is the overall darkness. It makes it hard to see what you were shooting. To be honest, it was not until I read your comments that I realized what you had done.

- Linda

Creative Carving
by Montereykiddo

Comment:
** Greetings from the Critique Club **

What a cute, creative shot. I really liked it as it makes you laugh. I like shots that evoke emotions - whether it be laughter or tears.
Technical points - the colors are nice and crisp, but the focus is lacking. Not sure if you tried applying some un-sharp mask, but if not I would go back and try it. The white background is an excellent choice here. Composition is also executed well.

- Linda

Creative Carving
by Montereykiddo

Comment:
** Greetings from the Critique Club **

What a cute, creative shot. I really liked it as it makes you laugh. I like shots that evoke emotions - whether it be laughter or tears.
Technical points - the colors are nice and crisp, but the focus is lacking. Not sure if you tried applying some un-sharp mask, but if not I would go back and try it. The white background is an excellent choice here. Composition is also executed well.

- Linda

will_W_CRW_5589.jpg
by Prof_Fate

Comment:
cute shot - what an expression! Definitely not the typical plastic smile. I like it. Great use of shallow DOF also.

- Linda

Warm on the Inside
by alfresco

Comment:
JP - you're awesome. I love this shot. Had you entered this in free study, I would have scored you the same as your actual entry - the scale only goes to ten ya know.

- Linda