Galaxy no. 4
by Jacko

Comment by Shiiizzzam:
Really cool !

Galaxy no. 4
by Jacko

Comment by bamaster:
Neat idea although the light seems off center, but you already know that.

Hand Picked
by Jacko

Comment by PTLParsons:
I have no idea how this was done but I think it about the most unique photo I have ever seen. I will be among my favorites. This is absolutely georgeous. I can say enough good about it and nothing bad. It would be a 10 from me and should place 1st.

Hand Picked
by Jacko

Comment by kandyj:
Interesting shot. Would like to know how you did this. Might have liked it better if there was just a stem in the vase, rather than what looks like orange juice (even though I would guess you were expanding on your "hand picked" theme.

Galaxy no. 4
by Jacko

Comment by kandyj:
Would love to know how you did this, gave it a 9!

Hand Picked
by Jacko

Comment by jmsetzler:
interesting work... i think thiw sould be stronger with a tighter crop since it is centered... - setzler

Broken Motion
by Jacko

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the Critique Club :)

Jacko,

This is a neat shot. I think you had a very creative idea and did a nice job of executing it. There are lots of ways to achieve this same effect also... you can wave a piece of black paper in front of the lens as well :) The wow factor in this photo definitely lies in the 'how'd he do that?'

There are several ways you could have solved your background issue as well... primarily, your model needed to be further away from the background. She is too close to it for an F8 / 2.5" exposure to not include detail of the surroundings. I believe that F4 at 2.5" would have improved the overall image by brightening up your subject a little more :) the color is weak and there is a hint of the tungsten yellow glow that may have been avoidable with either white balance settings or some level adjustments.

Congrats on first place and two weeks in a row :)

John Setzler

Spaghetti
by Jacko

Comment by Gracious:
Jacko, I like this very much, as I've already stated during voting. The composition is a good and works well as an abstract. The way the spaghetti separates near the center, leaving some dark space adds depth to the image. As you look down you see the gradations of color fading into darkness, giving it dimension. I've worked a lot with pasta, both as a chef and photographer and can really appreciate it.

Filling the entire frame with the pasta was a good idea. It has much more impact than if you'd included some background. The pattern is sufficient and needs no bg info. Any bg would have been a distraction.

Lighting, focus, exposure, perspective, all work well. DOF is right on. Coloring seems to be good.

There is noting I'd change here. I think it's a terrific image. It would be nice hanging in a kitchen. Good job!

Broken Motion
by Jacko

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Wonderful shot! Excellent win! Well deserved.

Broken Motion
by Jacko

Comment by FranziskaLang:
congratulations! and awesome idea for a "strobe-light". must add that to the growing list of things to try that i'm learning from other dpcers. thanks :)