The House of the Seven Gables
by vawendy

Comment by mariuca:
A likable shot taken probably in a historic place where they have reenactments - everything is working here but there is not much connection with the novel. I wished for some witchcraft, some odd things... some guilt ... a gable ...
If you staged this, it's quite good - there are a few details here and there to die for - the woman's blouse, the rotten apple or quince, whatever it is it's so nice. I do not like in the least the thin lines that delineate the image - just the dark maroon would have been great to let everything float.
I give it a 6 though - but if you staged all this, I regret not having marked it higher

The House of the Seven Gables
by vawendy

Comment by RKT:
7...nice natural window light and definitely harkens back to the era.

The House of the Seven Gables
by vawendy

Comment by Cory:
A scene directly from the novel..

Everything here is simply fantastic. While I don't see a strong story here, I do really like the image simply on visual merit and applicability to challenge topic.

9 for you. Well done.

The House of the Seven Gables
by vawendy

Comment by Abra:
Lovely composition and beautiful details. There is something that bothers me though. When I look around the table I see a light that is coming from left that is then contradicted by the way her face is lit. With no shadows from the fire or the light that supposed be coming from behind her makes it feel too unnatural. Also, the light doesn’t seem to be as natural as the rest (perhaps achieved by dodging?). I can appreciate the difficulties and complexity of lighting a setup like this and I would have no real idea on how to achieve it. It’s just that with so much effort that has been taken to produce this it should all feel natural. 7.

The House of the Seven Gables
by vawendy

Comment by Tiberius:
I like the way is set, the beautiful light, colors. Very well shot. It somehow misses something and I can not point it out. a solid 6

Of fur and peanuts
by vawendy

Comment by tvsometime:
Wattacapture! Trained squirrel?

The House of the Seven Gables
by vawendy

Comment by bmartuch:
Excellent retro style.

Monet's Window
by vawendy

Comment by pmichaud:
Voted before... coming around to comment...

The shapes and the contrast of light and dark work very well here.

(edited for spelling error)

Message edited by author 2013-10-25 02:18:37.

The House of the Seven Gables
by vawendy

Comment by snaffles:
gorgeous lighting and sense of atmosphere. 7

The House of the Seven Gables
by vawendy

Comment by Tiny:
Not keen on the crop and certainly not the border.The image has been well produced but is not to my taste.6.