Sunny
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Comment by trevytrev:
Cool shot, I like the composition but would like to see a little more contrast.

Factory Accident? by Jacko #66937
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Comment by CNovack:
Hmmmm, I have to bluntly say that there is some room for improvement in your composition. There are areas that really need improvement for this image to get the polished look you are going after. My first observation is that the lighting is uneven such that some elements are better exposed than others. The left side of the can is so overexposed that there is no detail in showing any edge of the can and it blends into the background. It may be due to overexposure with letting too much light in with a large aperture (2.4-4) or a long shutter speed. Try some test shots to see which combination of aperture and shutter speed work to correctly expose all elements in your photo. Try closing down the aperture to a 4 or 5.6 and a faster shutter speed and work from there. The light source shining brightly on that reflective surface of the can is also a contributing factor in the overexposure look to it. You might want to try diffusing the light by bouncing it off another reflective surface or holding up a thin cloth a foot or two away from the light source to diffuse the light, or build a light tent Super Simple Light Tent to evenly illuminate all elements as well as reduce/eliminate any shadows. Next the choice of elements can play greatly into making the shot look polished or look poorly executed. The choice of the broken pineapple or pear half just doesn't let that 'eyeball' fit/sit right. If the fruit had an indentation (like peach halves or even apricot halves) that it would fit into or a hole like the pineapple circles have it would look better. The eyeball curls and makes it instantly noticable that it is printed on paper. Placing it on a surface that will not squeeze it so that it can lay flat would improve the visual impact by making it look more 'real'/surreal. Lastly a more flat and reflective surface on the can top would be better for it would reflect the eyeball and fruit back increasing the visual impact. The easy pop top can's don't generally have that surface so you would most probably have to use the regular cans and open it with a can opener to get that more reflective surface. I am not trying to be overly critical for I do hope this helps you in your journey to improve.

Wood Pile
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Comment by Node:

Originally posted by yospiff: Nice perspective with good texture. How's it look in color?

Looks wonderfull in colour!

Wood Pile
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Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Nice perspective with good texture. How's it look in color?

Perth Train
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Comment by Alicia:
I love trains! This one looks like a big caterpillar. Nice reflections in the windows.

Factory Accident? by Jacko #66937
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Comment by mpeters:
Don't remember the original. I'll skip voting on this one. It is humorous but a little soft from a photographic standpoint.

Perth Train
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Comment by hajeka:
Very nice. What a light! Don't know if I like the reflecion of the car.

The Punishment Room
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Comment by carofo:
The doll is hard to see at first because the dress blands in with the door - so I did not understand the "punishment" part at first. It does have a dark, scary look and it certainly looks like a place I would not like to be sent for punishment. Even the lawn mower looks scary, although it's goign to jump at her...

Sunny
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Comment by Alicia:
Lovely lighting coming through the petals. I'm thinking a tad more contrast to bring out the detail in the middle some more. Great crop - very inspired shot.

The Punishment Room
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Comment by Alicia:
Nice and twisted. It really conveys that scary, dark feeling of being locked up somewhere.