THE GOURMET MEAL : Seared Pork Cutlets on Ginger Infused Silverbeet with Moroccan Cous Cous
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Comment by ordinaryangel:
Looks a whole lot better than what I'm expecting for diner tonight. I'm not sure whether you might have tried a different DOF, at present my eyes are pulled towards the blur around the edges as opposed to focussing on the dish.

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Comment by andrewt:
wow Enzo, I envy you...

ULTIMATE ENDING : Rafael Nadal, Australian Open Champion 2009
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Comment by cstein96:
im kinda jealous you were able to get this shot :)

THE GOURMET MEAL : Seared Pork Cutlets on Ginger Infused Silverbeet with Moroccan Cous Cous
by hotpasta

Comment by Bear_Music:
Yup, this is completely faithful to the original, way more so than the majority of entries, and that's good in my book. And it's definitely an improvement, as well.

Unfortunately, I don't think it's particularly well done, it's just workmanlike to me in its lighting and processing. In particular, it bothers me that the white, rectangular plate is so utterly dominating the image. If this was a restaurant shot (and from the setting it looks like it probably is) then I realize you didn't have a lot of options re: dinnerware and lighting, but even so, the image just doesn't work all that well for me.

I'll give it a 6 because it is being so faithful to the challenge and it's not so bad a job either... It's just that there's so much unrealized potential here...

R I S I N G
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Comment by colorcarnival:
Beautiful photo. The bubbles give it an extra kick. I gave it an 8 and thought it would finish higher! (Oh I see the word dujour: "distracting" lol maybe that's the reason? nah)

THE GOURMET MEAL : Seared Pork Cutlets on Ginger Infused Silverbeet with Moroccan Cous Cous
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Comment by zackdezon:
Looks good (photo and meal), but I feel the contrast may have been pushed just a little too far.

THE GOURMET MEAL : Seared Pork Cutlets on Ginger Infused Silverbeet with Moroccan Cous Cous
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Comment by hahn23:
Nicely done, especially in contrast to the brown ribbon model. Yum! 8

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Comment by bspurgeon:
Well I gave it a 7! I'm surprised it did not score higher. I have nothing constructive to add. I like the triangles in the composition, as well as, the glowing lights, both with in the boats and the sky. Well done.

Midnight Peace
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Comment by roz:
very beautiful enzo .. the colours are so vibrant and alive ... the lighting excellent ..
its a stunning spot and an incredible image .. :)

R I S I N G
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Comment by rlewis:
Not sure what it is and I don't usually like abstracts, but I do really like this