Autumn's Glory Dies
by SteveJ

Comment by skewsme:
Agree with noraneko about the photo filters - they can give things a nice nudge. I'm really loving the skinny warped-looking trees to the left. These voters will usually require a more pronounced subject unfortunately. However, this shot might be fun for applying a filter or an effect. If you have PS - try liquify to give the warpy trees an even bigger wobble. Perhaps glowing outlines. Actually, with all this nice contrast, you might try a simple b/w or duotone conversion. If all else fails, make a composite - add an image.... giant gerbil maybe? :)

Autumn's Glory Dies
by SteveJ

Comment by noraneko:
Question for you: have you ever tried adjusting white balance on your camera? I just took a class in lighting, where I learned about white balance, and it opened a whole new world for me. This is a classic example of a photo that might have benefited from a warming filter (open shade setting for very warm, cloud setting for slightly warm). Basically, one of these filters would help alleviate the blue cast (unless, of course, that blue cast was intentional).

Otherwise- I think you've got a pretty strong composition going here, and some nice lines. Looks like you could have used a tripod for a little more exposure. A bit dark.

Autumn's Glory Dies
by SteveJ

Comment by photom1946:
directional light=good, flat exposure=bad...IMO = 3

Autumn's Glory Dies
by SteveJ

Comment by Puckzzz:
sorry, don't like this one.

Chilli The Gerbil
by SteveJ

Comment by klstover:
Wow, pretty decent shot - through a cage *and* of an animal that probably moves a ton. Good work! (edit: and by "pretty decent" I mean I gave it a ten)

Message edited by author 2006-12-22 03:06:26.

Autumn's Glory Dies
by SteveJ

Comment by buzzy:
This would be so much stronger if the bottom left corner wasn't obscured by shadow. The light and occasional green leaf are very nice.

Chilli The Gerbil
by SteveJ

Comment by noraneko:
This little guy is so cute! I love his expression. I think what hurt you in this challenge was the bright area in front right more than anything - draws the eye away from Chilli.

Autumn's Glory Dies
by SteveJ

Comment by things_to_do:
the green at the bottom is distracting, i like the linear movement throughout

Chilli The Gerbil
by SteveJ

Comment by hammmpus:
FLASH!

Chilli The Gerbil
by SteveJ

Comment by Evaan:
You captured a great pose. The detail on the hands and whiskers is very nice, and I like the highlight in Chilli's eye. 6