LiveStrong
by Melethia

Comment by olddj:
Think most has been said, only thing I could think of to try is along the lines of what eschelar said, but I would TRY to make the rose to "O" in S T R (Rose) N G, not sure if it could be done, but maybe if done well, would have increased your score a lot. My opinion, we understand! LOL

Jacque

LiveStrong
by Melethia

Comment by eschelar:
Rose seems a bit soft... The jersey looks good.

I was thinking that it would have been nice to have moved the rose up to the black strip to increase contrast and make it stand out more. Then I thought that it might have been fun to use the Rose as an 'R', covering it with the head of the rose.

The composition might have needed to change though with a slight turn to your right.

This would be a fun picture to email to Lance!

Ride on sista!

LiveStrong
by Melethia

Comment by JH:
I'm not sure what 'Strong' means in this context, or what 'LiveStrong' means, or even who Lance Armstrong is! - So apologies for that. I can only comment on the technicals of the shot.

The lighting is fine, lit from the left with the rose pointing towards the light. Slight shadow falling across the jersey, but not so much to be distracting.

The main thing that doesn't sit well with me are the lines in the shot. Although the composition is fine in relation to the 'outside' frame, the lines on the jersey add a very strong framing element to the shot, which kind of puts everything else off-balance. There's a black line directly across the middle, and a strong black line down the right hand side, with nothing to balance it on the left.

For me, the word 'Strong' becomes the primary subject, with the yellow rose secondary.

Message edited by author 2006-04-11 10:38:30.

Favorite blanket
by Melethia

Comment by kenskid:
This is a really good and dare-ing shot. It is almost too good for tyhe textures challenge. Although I see texture in the blanket and the paw, some will be confused as to what your "subject" was.

7 and I'll take a 2nd look.

Days of Wine and Roses
by Melethia

Comment by GrayGhost:
Nice composition, arrangement, colors. DOF to include bottle and single rose would be better. Too bad, as this arrangement has potential.

LiveStrong
by Melethia

Comment by Cooz:
Great shot...

I think the only problem with this shot is that there is some noise...I think it is well composed and very creative...well done

Days of Wine and Roses
by Melethia

Comment by jayita:
beautiful

LiveStrong
by Melethia

Comment by SandyP:
I really loved this image. There's just something about it that seems bold, strong and clean. I am really surprised and disappointed that it only scored 5.3.

LiveStrong
by Melethia

Comment by timfythetoo:
I didnt get the Texas relationship as well. Nice shot. I may have prefered a slightly more saturated yellow overall. Good composition and layout. Not much else I could suggest for improvement. But the most important thing is it's a wonderful shot of your jersey. (Wow - that sounded wierder than I had imagined). Good luck in Jump.

LiveStrong
by Melethia

Comment by obsidian:
I must admit that I didn't get the yellow rose of Texas bit when I saw this one but this is one of those images that seems to have everyone thinking - which is a very good thing in my mind. Maybe the lighting is a little harsh but a fine "image with a message" shot none the less.