Reflectively Staring at Her Man
by chalice

Comment by fotodude:
higher shutter speed or a tripod would make this shot really nice and sharp. looks to me as if you were hand holding to slow for the llight.

A New Castle Awaits the Coming Tide
by chalice

Comment by kirsty_mcn:
The positioning of the subject works well imho, with the diagonal of the sea making it more than just empty sand. Although I would personally give a tiny bit more negative space to the left, so its more bang on the third.

The noise doesn't detract overall, but it seems as though it makes the girl less crisp and clear - 400ISO seems a tad unnecessary if you're working with this light level.

Its nice how the brightly coloured subject pops out, but I think it could be made a lot stronger with just a little extra to echo this colour - maybe a bucket in the sand in front of the castle, or something, perhaps.

At first I thought this would have scored higher - maybe around 5.8 at least, but the link to the challenge isn't particularly dynamic whic hdoes bring it down aa little in my books. Its not that it dnmc or anything, but the link isn't 'wow'.

edit: just been looking through the other comments - I like ericwoo's approach with the sepia. Although the burst of colour is lost, it brings out more texture in the sand. Not sure which version I prefer

Message edited by author 2006-04-30 16:08:50.

Hot and Cool Complementary Peppers
by chalice

Comment by trnqlty:
Nice still life shot

Hot and Cool Complementary Peppers
by chalice

Comment by blad:
too much subject-nice idea though

Hot and Cool Complementary Peppers
by chalice

Comment by ClubJuggle:
Good photograph but the light seems a little muddy; perhaps a white-balance issue?

Reflectively Staring at Her Man
by chalice

Comment by LalliSig:
Try to keep your subject in focus next time, I promise you it will improve your score.

Reflectively Staring at Her Man
by chalice

Comment by mysticred:
? This looks a mannequin looking out the window.

Hot and Cool Complementary Peppers
by chalice

Comment by cheekymunky:
Love the square crop, focus and composition are nice. It just looks a bit too 'warm' for me, the greens could be a bit 'greener' and the whites a bit 'whiter'. Nice shot all the same

Hot and Cool Complementary Peppers
by chalice

Comment by lazyislandkat:
I like this concept, however imo if you are going to photograph fruit, veg or any food it needs to be free of blemishes, bruises and dryed withered stems. I know it can be hard to get good produce somtimes, but it is worth it in the long run. This photo might have appeared in a maqgazine or a picture on a restraunt or supermarket wall if it didn't have those small inperfections. Don't get me wrong, I like this photo, I just think it could be a little better.

Reflectively Staring at Her Man
by chalice

Comment by BobsterLobster:
Nothing appears to be in focus.