When the ticking stops...
by Hussar1812

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Initial impression: Very clean, professional-looking shot. Good work.

Technical: Appreciate the detail you put into explaining the set, helps me see what you planned to do. Really like the lighting, comp and the leading lines here. Surprised that you shot at 1/800 - quite fast for a stationary studio shot! Even handheld, with a VR reduction lens (I have the 18-200) at 1/60th you probably would have been fine in terms of focus.

Artistic: More of a straight studio shot than one endeavouring to tell a story. However, it's very straightforward and simple, and I strongly believe in less being more. And I'm not the only one who likes the chain emerging from dots of light :-)

Overall: Well done on a high finish in this challenge. I like the fact that you did very little if any pp. Keep doing what you're doing. And don't be afraid to put a tripod to work!

Feel free to pm me with any questions,

Susan

When the ticking stops...
by Hussar1812

Comment by PennyStreet:
wonderful bokeh. terrific b/w too.

When the ticking stops...
by Hussar1812

Comment by brumer0:
This is a great photo. However, my preference (and I think thats all it would be) would be to have more of a crop on your main subject, the watch.

When the ticking stops...
by Hussar1812

Comment by kellyo:
Love the foreground bokeh and the nice blackness surrounding the watch.

When the ticking stops...
by Hussar1812

Comment by FourPointX:
awesome bokeh 7

When the ticking stops...
by Hussar1812

Comment by macobee:
excellent Bokeh, love the dotted lights leading me into the image!