For the Teacher
by kirtiebu

Comment by PopeTom:
The apple looks good, but the rest of the phot is washed out.

For the Teacher
by kirtiebu

Comment by apbolt:
too white

For the Teacher
by kirtiebu

Comment by Artan:
My first reaction to this was predictable stereotype. But looking at the photo a little longer reveals a very good photograph with a strong composition.

Into the night
by kirtiebu

Comment by caba:
exposure and focus great, but subject is lacking.

For the Teacher
by kirtiebu

Comment by thatcloudthere:
This is okay, and I like the faded effect. It seems the red apple should have been either more or less colourful. It doesn't look quite colourful enough to be the main focus of my attention, but not quite faded enough to blend in with the rest of the photo. The same applies to the tips of the four pens/markers...my vote would be to make the colours more vibrant.

Into the night
by kirtiebu

Comment by dipaulk:
I hesitate to offer a suggestion because I am still so inexperienced, but I personally would have liked it better if the shutter had not been left open for quite as long. The street lights are just a bit too glaring.

For the Teacher
by kirtiebu

Comment by KaDi:
Like the high-key in this. Wish the apple were a little more "polished" I think the colored ends of the pens fight for attention and draw the eye away too much. Nice idea, though.

For the Teacher
by kirtiebu

Comment by bananashay:
The lighting is a little harsh for my taste.

For the Teacher
by kirtiebu

Comment by ridvanerkan:
it is completely over-exposed.

For the Teacher
by kirtiebu

Comment by melismatica:
A nice still life set up but I don't find that the extreme high key approach is the right mood for the theme. It looks like you knew what you were doing in terms of lighting so I won't suggest how you could tone it down but I think it needs it. The high key approach is nice for a slick, modern look but IMO warmer lighting is called for. If the apple had been resting on a lap top than this approach would have worked beautifully for me (although it still needs toning down a bit as the details in the apple and the colors just aren't popping like they should). Nice effort!