Contrasts
by Rgarcia

Comment by Havok:
Excellent shot. Like your title says it's a good contrast between the roughness of the oyster shell and smoothness of the pearl.

Contrasts
by Rgarcia

Comment by dsray:
lighting too flat for me

Contrasts
by Rgarcia

Comment by jpochard:
Would have liked more in focus and a bit more variance in the tone of this shot, but I think it's a great idea for texture.

Contrasts
by Rgarcia

Comment by visitor:
What an intriguing subject well done in B&W a pity the pearl is not sharper. A 7

Contrasts
by Rgarcia

Comment by justine:
I think the shell in front [and yes I realize it's showing the texture] could of been placed better. I think we see too much of it. With these two reversed we'd of still seen plenty of texture. Composition. You did well on lighting, tones and focus. Good luck in the challenge.

Contrasts
by Rgarcia

Comment by mijak:
Nice picture. But I miss the color of mother-of-pearls in this image.

Contrasts
by Rgarcia

Comment by e301:
There's a 1970's low-contrast feel to this - quite interesting. Certainly captured the texture of the outside, but the pearl and the inside of the shell seem to have been relegated to almost an insignificant detail. Composition doesn't work for me - perhaps because of the tight crop on the left of the shell and leaving the right side open.

Requiem for Film Photography
by Rgarcia

Comment by aKiwi:
I think the hand should be above the top film.

Requiem for Film Photography
by Rgarcia

Comment by luismorais:
It is a lovely shot. I think some could say that a little motion blur would give a better idea of letting go. In my opinion the sharpness of the frozen movement makes one think if the rolls are going down or up and that is great. Well done.

Requiem for Film Photography
by Rgarcia

Comment by mrblobby:
Clever Idea, but that one roll of film apears to be above the dropping point which made me think "not right" and then pick at it. middle of the road 5. but thats prety high it this particular comp :O