60 Watt Idea
by jbirkman

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An excellent image that meets the challenge well

Watt (sorry, just couldn’t resist!) a lovely simple concept, it really is true the simpler the image the more effective it is and this certainly is very effective. You’ve handled the lighting well, it’s inevitable given the nature of the subject you are going to get some unwanted reflections but these are minimal to the overall end result. The mono processing is good with a broad range of distinctive and subtle tones throughout. It would be difficult to improve on what you have so well done Joe for a great image, score and result.

60 Watt Idea
by jbirkman

Comment by jbirkman:
I don't really feel that I have a good eye for B&W, but I am trying. This subject was obvious for a B&W shot. I have a version where I slightly color the filament orange and I like that look even better. This is now one of my own favorite shots. Would like to make a large print. Not sure whether to make a metal print or some other high gloss print.

60 Watt Idea
by jbirkman

Comment by kiwinick:
rated this high ( for me ) it is well photographed and shows how a simple idea can work

60 Watt Idea
by jbirkman

Comment by SockMui:
Awesome

60 Watt Idea
by jbirkman

Comment by IreneM:
Very good, really like the light on the metal.

60 Watt Idea
by jbirkman

Comment by mariuca:
Anthem to the bulb.
Super processing

Precision in the Right Hands
by jbirkman

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club! I can see what you want to do with this shot, show a wide array of all types of tools, probably near and dear to your heart. Indeed, each tool on its own is well-lit and shows detail. But comp leaves much to be desired, though, it looks like the early stages of a catalogue shot for man-cave toys. This is a case of trying to jam too much into an image, and as a result every tool competes with all the others. Esp as three of the four have red on them, a strong signifier colour. Red needs to be used sparingly, as it immediately draws attention away from everything else. It would have worked to just focus on one tool and put all your skills to work on it.

Hope this helps, feel free to PM me

Susan

Precision in the Right Hands
by jbirkman

Comment by hesitant:
This caught my attention. It's a shame it was under-appreciated by the voters.

Precision in the Right Hands
by jbirkman

Comment by pbhoomi09:
Interesting capture!

Precision in the Right Hands
by jbirkman

Comment by kiwinick:
hmm. yes tools they are

vote 4