Fruits'n'Blooms
by mcrael

Comment by Gene L.:
I think that I see what you are trying to accomplish here. It almost works, but seems to be lacking texture in regard to the lighting. The dark tones don't bother me, but I believe light play is important to bring interest to such a low key image. A faint glow on or behind a subject or some such effect to draw attention to the main subject and bring some visual motion to the image.

Fruits'n'Blooms
by mcrael

Comment by Zeissman:
great compositions, and arangement of colors, but it appears a little dark and flat.

Fruits'n'Blooms
by mcrael

Comment by Martin:
Too dark. The reflection is nice, as is the layout of the shot but too too dark!!! 4-Martin.

Fruits'n'Blooms
by mcrael

Comment by jperez1690:
I like the composition on this image. But the shadows are so light that it really flattens the picture. If you were to darken them about 10%, I think that would really help pop the fruit and flowers. --JPerez

Fruits'n'Blooms
by mcrael

Comment by shutterfly:
nice photo..a little too dark

Fruits'n'Blooms
by mcrael

Comment by chakkobbo:
Very nice still life but too dark.

Fruits'n'Blooms
by mcrael

Comment by razwan:
I don't know why, but I just do not like those roses there. They just seem out of place. However, I think the reflection of the subjects is what makes this photo work, and overall I think this is a good photo.

Fruits'n'Blooms
by mcrael

Comment by Kaz:
Nice composition, mabye just a bit more light?

Fruits'n'Blooms
by mcrael

Comment by Gracious:
A little dark but pretty anyway....Good luck in the challenge. Grayce aka Gracious

Fruits'n'Blooms
by mcrael

Comment by RedRuthann:
I'm sure you've heard a lot of this, but it's too dark...if it was intentional, then for me, it doesn't go with the subject or the title...Fruits-n-blooms (for me) dictates a colorful and vibrant pic. Perhaps it was in error (and that never happens, right? - I've had my share) - beyond that...for me it still misses something...I still see just a banana, orange and 2 flowers.....OH, right now, I see the coloring connection - makes more sense - but still perhaps a different arrangement or something. Just my opinion :-) 4
Ruthann