Light fixture high contrast
by Melethia

Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
this is awesome. I'm going to go work on one of my old black and white shots that I think will benifit from this process.

Struttin'
by Melethia

Comment by Nikonian Ninja:
yes he is. :)

Light fixture high contrast
by Melethia

Comment by obsidian:
Excellent example, Deb. Hope the cold gets better soon!

Light fixture high contrast
by Melethia

Comment by sevilduvarci:
i like this high contrast version. this looks very dramatic.

Light fixture high contrast
by Melethia

Comment by Lozza:
This definitely works as high-key. The colour version is a little dull, the b&w from camera has some drama in the mix with the clouds (you could probably push the levels to make it 'pop' more), but this one... perfect. I think you could also comfortably crop a bit more from the top without affecting the balance in the comp too much.

Great experiment with the different techniques. I like your style :)

Light fixture high contrast
by Melethia

Comment by levyj413:
Heyyy....

First, thanks for the description and the image links. :)

I really like this, and I think it improved in each step: color->B&W, B&W original->this version. This really grabs my eye.

Of course, your nice off-center composition was there throughout.

Light fixture high contrast
by Melethia

Comment by amber:
I really like the high contrast and the texture on the wood.

Abstract composite
by Melethia

Comment by hanneke:
did you try to rotate and flip canvas so the apples are all in the middle of the image?

the fact you put the fruits on a mirror really works in this collage, and the different colors look great!

Abstract composite
by Melethia

Comment by elsapo:
I like this, its very contemporary and could see it in a wall in those modern apartments :) also the color combinations work well together ;)

Struttin'
by Melethia

Comment by freakin_hilarious:
Struttin' is right! That bird has some attitude! Great composition...it looks like he's about to walk across my screen!