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by thrumyiis

Comment by Ann:
I think you're making progress. Learning to shoot still lifes is a process, not just some ability that people are born with. I think the white balance on last week's image looked more natural. The white wall this week looks a little too freshly painted. What I'd aim for on this one would be to get more light on the shoes and tools to try to focus the attention on them. On this image, the brightest, most contrasty thing is the white wall around the hanging shoe things, so that's where my eye goes.

shoe maker 2 (674x1024) (2)
by thrumyiis

Comment by nam:
Unlike mariuca, I prefer the slightly simpler set-up you have here - but I do agree about the tones. I also think this background needs to be perfectly straight to be most effective.

shoe maker 2 (674x1024) (2)
by thrumyiis

Comment by BeckyT:
Everytime I see your shots it inspires me to try it out myself. I am liking what you are achieving.

shoe maker 2 (674x1024) (2)
by thrumyiis

Comment by mariuca:
I prefer the first shot, composition and all. You lost some of the freshness of the look and even if the blue is a beauty, the palette for the subject was nicer before.

Foot Long..
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Comment by snaffles:
Love the attention to detail but think it will be awhile before I eat a sub ever again ;-) grats on the ribbon!!

shoe maker
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Comment by Kroburg:
The (textures of the) objects are promising for yet another fine image. Problem with this one is there's much more background than in your other images, and also in a lighter colour. My eyes are led to the bright part of that background instead of the objects itself, so another presentation/composition might work well.

Message edited by author 2013-01-27 08:18:13.

shoe maker
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Comment by bsluijk:
These are nice subjects that make a nice picture and offer plenty of inspiration for subsequent shots. The thing that caught my eye is the bright reflection on the back wall, which seems to throw your lighting off. If you could add some shoes, or even unprocessed leather, this would make the "shoemaker" notion more complete. While you're at it, you might also try to form a little more coherent still life - the objects in this shot seem a little disconnected.

Foot Long..
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Comment by yanko:
Was Subway out of toe jam again? I hate when that happens.

Foot Long..
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Comment by tanguera:
Congrats on your first ribbon. Your attention to detail practically guarantees there are more in your future.

Foot Long..
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Comment by GiorgioBaruffi:
congrats on your first ribbon, great idea and realization, 9 for me! Good!!