Love.....Ready to be Delivered!
by DougPaz

Comment by indigo997:
ARGHH. OK. I wrote a critique and then it didn't send so here we go again if I can remember...
It sounds like you had fun, and you got a decent score. I think that the main issue with this shot is that it's more of a snapshot to document something rather than the set-up, thought out type of shot that most people consider high quality photography. For what it is, it's really good. I like that the interior of the vehicle adds context. The lighting is uneven of course, but it was a dreary day. You could've used a longer shutter speed instead of the flash that it looks like you used. That would probably require a tripod though so I'm not sure it's worth it.
If you wanted to really take advantage of the opportunity, you could've tried to fit in even more flowers so that no boxes showed and put another tall arrangement just behind the passenger seat. Then you could've filled the frame with the flowers. The lighting would bother me more that way though b/c I would think it was set-up and assume you could control the lighting.
I'm not sure where the focus locked, but everything looks rather soft. It isn't so bad as to be bothersome really though. Another low-light problem b/c you had to use such a low f# to get a high enough shutter speed to avoid shake.
I think that's about it. It amazes me how much money people spend on flowers, and yet I still really enjoy getting them too. ;P

Color Matters
by DougPaz

Comment by Malokata:
I like your concept and, generally, your execution, but I would've liked for the markers to be more in focus.

Color Matters
by DougPaz

Comment by jmsetzler:
I think this is a strong concept for stock photography. The only issue i see with this shot is that it would probalby be stronger if the 'paper' was more pure white... good work :) - setzler

Heartbreak
by DougPaz

Comment by dsidwell:
Good cropping and good acting. I hope it's acting...

Heartbreak
by DougPaz

Comment by LindaLee:
Like the concept, but focus is way too fuzzy, even for me- I really like soft focus shots.

Color Matters
by DougPaz

Comment by inspzil:
Nice bright colors. I could see this on a birthday card or something. It's nice but it doesn't really grab me

Heartbreak
by DougPaz

Comment by GinaRothfels:
I like the framing, but the picture's not nearly sharp enough.

Color Matters
by DougPaz

Comment by karmat:
Awesome shot. I love the colors here, and the lines are very dramatic. One little nit-pick -- the end of the lines past the markers is visible, still a great shot. 10

Color Matters
by DougPaz

Comment by joanns:
Very nice stock photograph. I would llike the lines sharp all the way down and the background whiter but it is a great idea and perfectly composed.

Heartbreak
by DougPaz

Comment by Dustin:
nice photo. good job.