Mischievous
by TrollMan

Comment by justine:
Technically-color, focus, light are all good. I do think this has a snap shot feel to it. That isn't always a bad thing, but for this challenge I think it will hurt your score. Over all I like this entry.

Flying low
by TrollMan

Comment by daisy77:
very moody and atmospheric. no true focal point here but a nice soft and unusual realization of the challenge.

Flying low
by TrollMan

Comment by Tallbloke:
Interesting photo but I feel it needs a focal point so as not to look just like a blurry photo.

Cheese & Wine Magazine
by TrollMan

Comment by mirdonamy:
a bit blurry. also, try a deep gold on the back wall

Cheese & Wine Magazine
by TrollMan

Comment by Ranger:
IThe photo looks a little bit out of focus - might be my screen. However, I like the composition and the contrasting colors.

Cheese & Wine Magazine
by TrollMan

Comment by ChrisW123:
Nice composition of the subject elements... But the background is, well, empty. You should have put something colorfull behind it. And I don't think the soft focus works here. There should be something that's in perfect focus. Lighting is a little weak.

Cheese & Wine Magazine
by TrollMan

Comment by BobsterLobster:
Nice composition, but a few things let this down. The picture must be sharp and in focus! The reflections on the bottle and glasses are distracting. The lighting needs to be much softer, the shadows look unintentional and too sharp. There are burnt out highlights on your candles. It's a shame about the marks on your background. Your tablecloth doesn't quite work for me, as it looks like you've gone for a symmetrical composition but not quite managed it. I would have taken this shot with the wine and cheese taking up more of the shot. Basicallly lighting is everything in a shot like this, and it looks like you haven't thought about it enough. Have you tried with several lamps, most or all of them diffused in one way or another? A tripod is a must as well. If your camera allows it, extend your dof.

Cheese & Wine Magazine
by TrollMan

Comment by Sammie:
I really like the way you've set up this still life. However, the picture itself would be better if the focus were improved and the lighting. The angle of the lighting is unflattering to the subject and casts unflattering shadows in the picture.

Cheese & Wine Magazine
by TrollMan

Comment by peecee:
Great composition but a little unsharp, smaller aperature would improve this.
the lighting is pretty good.

Cheese & Wine Magazine
by TrollMan

Comment by xsnrg:
Very well done.