Something to Study
by digistoune

Comment by pottersclay75:
Good shot. Not very sharp, however

DIY Neon
by digistoune

Comment by lyta:
Great abstract. Love the blue/ green. Good composition.

DIY Neon
by digistoune

Comment by Prime_Time:
Its neon looking what ever it is.

DIY Neon
by digistoune

Comment by nico_blue:
needs white or 'lighter shaded areas'

Something to Study
by digistoune

Comment by adine:
High key works nicely with the test tube and flask - gives a very "steril scientific" feel. The red of the rose leaves stands out nicely. I wish the leaves in the magnifing glass were lit and focused to show a deeper color and detail of texture - as is we cannot see those leaves much better than the ones behind. Nice subject and composition tho'

Yin and Yang
by digistoune

Comment by spencew:
Lighting is too harsh, needs more contrast (e.g darker background)

Give Us a Kiss
by digistoune

Comment by bongo:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

I’ve just finished viewing your submission for the Macro IV challenge titled, “Give Us a Kiss”!
With respect to the technical aspects of the photo, you have done an excellent job here. Focus is bang on, dof appears to be good, no camera shake (always a problem with macro shots) and your exposure is excellentâ€Â¦no burnt out highlights.
With regard to the lighting. You are on the right track here. So many macro shots are ruined with straight on flash lighting. You’ve used a soft, diffused source of light which gives your subject depth, no harsh shadows. Harsh flash flattens so many of the macro shots I see people submitting.
Several have commented on the placement of your subject within the picture or the cropping of the photo. Without knowing what lies beyond the edges of the image that you’ve submitted, this can be an unfair criticism. I am curious what the image would have looked like if it were moved to the right a little showing more background on the left, but then again you may have made a good judgment and cropped out something unsightly on the left already.
You seem to have a grasp of what is required technically to make a good sound macro shot. However, my greatest criticism is â€Â¦your subject or how close you’ve gotten to it. When I first looked at the photo I did not know what it was. I see others made the same observation. In fact I thought it was the edge of a wash cloth when I first saw the image. I had to study the image for a second. . I’ve found asking the opinion of a friend/family member is a good indicator. As soon as I hear “what is it”, I go back to the drawing board. Even moving on to a more “eye-catching” subject to attempt.
You’ve perhaps gotten a little too close to your subject in this instance compromising composition. Backing out to offer the viewer more perspective on the subject would have helped your image. Perhaps this is why others have suggested different cropping.
I feel a more readily identifiable subject or the subject you’ve chosen framed to offer more perspective would have improved your score. You are on the right track and obviously have a sound base for taking a good macro shot.

Respectfully, with kindest regards

Randy Drumm

Yin and Yang
by digistoune

Comment by luckykg862000:
I liike this one!but you could do the b&w better!idea is great but Yin and Yang are more contrasted than this one!

Addiction
by digistoune

Comment by flip89:
Congratulations on your top twenty win! Hope to see more of your work up there. Sepia-ish gives this an heirloom effect like old photographs sold in e-bay :-).

Addiction
by digistoune

Comment by downward_spiral:
I personally like the pink touch, makes the whole thing seem a bit more vintage. Like the inclusion of the "50mm" text in the main subject. Gave it a 10, thought it would go higher than it did!