~Reflections of a Purple Plasmatini~
by Damzel

Comment:
One thing to take away is that your 5 commenters LOVED it, since they averaged 8.0 and you got a favorite. I can suggest a few things that would make me like it more, though.

First is the composition. The curves seem to sweep upward to me, so I'd try it as a vertical shot instead of horizontal. That'd mean cropping in on the sides, which would also have the benefit of removing a lot of the dead black space in the lower corners.

I'd also try it cropping off some of the bottom, to move the glass toward the bottom of the shot. Often, with a backlit glass, the stem adds to the beauty. But here, it's basically black.

Same goes for the liquid in the glass. It's just a big black triangle, whereas the impact of this shot comes from the colorful curves.

Finally, and this is a general point about DPC, sharp sharp sharp does better than blurred. A smaller aperture would give you deeper depth of field, allowing you to have the full rim in focus.

Overall, it's a pretty shot, and with more practice, the technicals will come. Just keeping being creative! :)

How did that get in there?
by LiamD2005

Comment:
Hi. I'm responding to your thread asking for comments. I would've voted this a 4. To me, that means you met the challenge but not in a very interesting or well-executed way.

This seems like a random purple thing stuck into unrelated other things. Why is that there? How does it add to the composition? I can't see how it does, so there's no impact other than thinking "well, that's random." Note that this is before I even get to the technicals.

Technical perfection can add to a well-designed image, but it can't rescue a poor idea. But in this case, the technicals aren't great, either. The focus seems random and the red tomato up top draws me away from the supposed subject, the candy bar.

Looking through your other entries, you seem to be new at trying artsy shots and experimenting with different ideas. That's terrific! Continue to play with the camera, explore macros, telephotos, portraits, etc. And keep being creative.

But as you do that, always think "what story am I trying to convey." That's how you'll produce images that blow people away. Not every image has a story (and many high-scoring images here, including some of mine really have no emotional connection), but the very best ones do.

Wife - Blood Sucker
by heavyj

Comment:
WOW. Just ... wow.

History Has Many Doors
by Photomouse

Comment:
Congrats on top 10! This is a beautiful images of tones and shapes, and the composition is spot-on.

Echoes of the past
by PlayWithFire

Comment:
Nicely contrasting colors. Congrats on top 10 and your new personal best!

Lonely Metal Door
by stoppedtime

Comment:
Very dramatic. Congrats on top 5 and welcome to DPC!

Next Door
by daryn

Comment:
What a wonderful find! I like the guy in there - adds a little interest and his clothes do match nicely. Congrats on 4th and your personal best score!

Doorway to Heaven
by carofo

Comment:
Phew! Good thing you juuuuust squeaked by into the next round of the tourney. ;) Congrats on your first ribbon and new personal best! I love architecture shots, and this is definitely one of the best.

Into the Deep Blue
by Bogi

Comment:
Congrats on your first ribbon and new personal best for this beautiful shot with interesting shapes and colors. I'm sure this is the beginning of many ribbons.

Under the Stairs
by artvet

Comment:
Very, very nice. Congrats on your first blue! And wow, two ribbons in six weeks. Good job!