Circles
by Michaels

Comment by Caltrop:
For this contest everyone who has the word �circle� in their title is getting a lower score. This is a copy and paste version that I am including in every photo that I downgrade due to the title. We as members of DPchallenge know the topic of the challenge � we do not need to reread the topic every time we reach a photo. If circle is in the title and it is appropriate I will most likely not down grade, but it better be good. I am sorry if you do not agree with my method of protest � but scores are all I have.

Circles
by Michaels

Comment by Rikki:
This is a fun shot. Too bad this is only basic editing because you could have cleaned up the specs at the lower right of the martini glass. I suspect you used windex here right? So the glass should be clean :)

The symmetry of the image is good. However, the light position could probably use a bit of improvement. I sure would like to see this image with the DOF greater maybe a f5.6 or so... doing so would put everything in focus.The blue in contrast with the lighting creates a surreal shadow effect which is great. I like how the black and white background plays off with the blue and the glass.

Technically, it's a good photo. Cretive and artistically, it's great. An 8 from me.

Circles
by Michaels

Comment by HawesPhotoKC:
Nice shot, I love the colors. Too bad it wasn't advanced editing b/c the glass need cleaned up a bit. Nothing a little windex couldn't fix though.

Circles
by Michaels

Comment by jrtodd:
Subject Impact: High
Meets Challenge: Average
Technical: Average
Composition: Average
Creativity: Average

Score: 6

Circles
by Michaels

Comment by bonnett:
this photo really stands out, nice job

Circles
by Michaels

Comment by Dusty:
I've been pleasantly surprised by the amount of imagination in this challenge, good job. 9 from me!

Circles
by Michaels

Comment by CEJ:
Creative and using some imagination - not in abundance in this challenge. I like the reflected lines in the shot. The light and dark areas in the glass are incongruent which makes the dark and light separation work all the more. Nice shot. Well done!

Circles
by Michaels

Comment by RKT:
Pretty deep blues...not sure if I like the half and half background...esp. since it doesn't seem level...lovin' those blues though.

Circles
by Michaels

Comment by art-inept:
awesome abstract approach but maybe add an ice cube or something to give it a little more punch? this is the overhead view of a glass of water right?

Metallic
by Michaels

Comment by Xilebo:
Good study of reflections, like the odd red bits, makes it almost Christmassy