Very Liquid Paperby
DougPazComment by dsidwell: Greetings from the Critique Club!
I'm surprised this shot didn't do as well as it did. I think it shows an originality and cleverness to it that really makes it whimsical and a bit quirky.
The idea itself is great. The double visual pun works fantastically. I think you made the right choice in centering the subject, as it is not in your implication to suggest that the scene goes beyond, or that this part of any other world other than the world of the photo, which is what I feel happens when one uses the rule of thirds.
The lighting is nicely done, too. I like the many highlights and underwater textures you've managed to create. Your pont of view is just right, too. Straight on seems very important here, and I like how the bottle is tilted just a little.
Some folks below have mentioned focus, and I also feel that the shot would be enhanced with sharper focus on the bottle, even if only some of it ends up in focus because of the moving water patterns. I think t his would actually increase the sense of water here, and enhance the sense that the image was being distorted by the water. I'm not even sure that getting the bottle in focus is even possible.
Some mentioned that they'd like to see it a little brighter, and I think this is a taste issue. I don't mind darker shots, but it is certainly something that you may want to experiment with.
In sum, this is a fun, clever shot that made me chuckle, and I think you used most elements to your advantage here. Nice work!
Good luck in the challenges, and I look forward to seeing more of your excellent work in the future!
David
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