If Humpty Dumpty thought he had problems ...
by markmulkerin

Comment by tsheets:
I started with something similar, but changed directions when the outcome wasn't as good as I had hoped. You did a much better job with this theme.

If Humpty Dumpty thought he had problems ...
by markmulkerin

Comment by TheStick:
clever title! little dark

Pucker Up!
by markmulkerin

Comment by Stagolee:
Greetings from the Critique club.

I think you have come up with an excellent idea for this challenge but the execution has let you down a little.

The overall impression I get when first viewing this is that it is a little harsh in lighting and could have been a bit sharper to give better clarity. The composition is OK but I feel that the seed? on the bottom is very distracting this could have been cropped out to give a better composition.

As a general rule macro/close ups need to be sharp as possible so the detail can enhance the image perhaps a faster shutter speed would have helped here. Without the detail the other thing the image suffers from is no focal point my eye wonders but has nothing to be drawn to or hold it besides that black seed.

On a positive note you have great colour and a very clever idea but just needed a little more punch to score higher. I wish you luck in future challenges and a Merry Christmas.

Cheers

Tim Sturt

Wish
by markmulkerin

Comment by graphicfunk:
Returning for comments:
May your wish come true. Bumping up as this is the most positive take on this challenge. It may lack luster to rise to the top, but its insertion is certainly welcomed.

Wish
by markmulkerin

Comment by brianlh:
good idea, but would've liked it better if the bones were a bit 'cleaner' (ie: entirely bare of everything), as unrealistic as it may seem or look. also, i think i might've liked a white background better here (not sure why)

Wish
by markmulkerin

Comment by scrum8:
I think I would boiled off the meat and cartiledge to try for a cleaner and crisper look. The lighting has also washed out the top a little.

Wish
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Comment by strags:
A fairly unique idea. Spoiled a little by the overexposure on the upper left.

Wish
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Comment by docpjv:
Composition: 3, Technical: 3, Appeal: 1, Challenge: 3, Overall Calculated Average Score: 3

Wish
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Comment by Art Roflmao:
Composition: 7, Technical: 8, Appeal: 7, Challenge: 7, Overall Score: 7 (weighted)

Wish
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Comment by efren:
i find the negative space problematic