Pumpkin Spice
by FullyFocused

Comment by moodville:
There seems to be a slight tilt to the jar or else it's a perspective thing. I think this would have been much better in portrait mode where there would be more room to fill with the wonderful warm color and the smell/smoke. As it is now, it's a little too centered with too much negative space on either side that doesnt add to the image.

No Way!
by FullyFocused

Comment by vtruan:
Nice portrate, soft colors are really nice.

No Way!
by FullyFocused

Comment by kaycee:
Excellent expression, doesn't appear contrived - beautiful mood for the photograph.

No Way!
by FullyFocused

Comment by scrum8:
Genuine expression, cute model, and an awesome photo. Like the clarity and crispness. Would have like to seen what caused the expression.

No Way!
by FullyFocused

Comment by The New No 2:
This shot has captured true surprise. Exactly what the comp requested. Well done

No Way!
by FullyFocused

Comment by ScantyNebula:
This photo has a very nice soft touch, that I like. I would like to see this without the blue/green object in the background, it feels like a distraction. Great expression and focus. I would like to see it with a looser crop.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
by FullyFocused

Comment by blindjustice:
It seems to be over my head- but then the simplicity is there. and there is no connection really- adn thats the thing. so i guess it works.

Many Colors
by FullyFocused

Comment by amazoneea:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

In general, I find your photo nice and pleasant. But I am sure you want to know why it didn't do better. Don't we all? At first, I have to tell you that I love the texture of this vase. It catches the eye. This is good. What is not so good is the fact that you have tried so hard to distract my eye from its beauty by placing the flowers there. Kidding. But I wish you took away a few of the flowers. The pink ones. A darker background would have done better. Or anyway, a contrasting background. Red flowers on red background... You have to be a genius in lighting or you have to get lucky. I got lucky one time with a red subject on a red background. You also got a nasty pixelation on the curtain you used as background. When you try to enhance a photo in Photoshop, watch the negative effects you might get. Another thing, when you use silk flowers, make sure you don't have fallen flowers, empty steams, like you have on the right just above the vase. Not unless you intend the effect, you have something to say by that.
For your first submission I think you did wonderful. Keep trying. You will only get better.

Best regards,
Elena

Message edited by author 2003-11-17 13:47:16.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
by FullyFocused

Comment by ScantyNebula:
Love the sepia tones. This photo is not really in focus, but I think it totally works. This picture has a lot of expression, and is far from boring. Nice work

On The Hunt
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Comment by joannadiva:
nice sharp capture.