Study Night
by dw_photo

Comment by livitup:
Very sharp and great detail. Focus, crop, and DOF, are all great. Technically a 10.

The entire picture seems to have a reddish cast though, like you applied a touch of sepia or something. I don't think it adds anything to this picture, because everything else about it (sharpness and focus) indicates newness and clarity. Leave the pages of the book white and we're in business here.

The scene also lacks action though, I wish there was some steam rising from the cup, some opened creamers strewn around the table, or an ash tray with a half-dozen smoked butts or something to give this scene a little more LIFE.

Over all though, a good effort, and better than average.

Study Night
by dw_photo

Comment by Tasapio:
It made me stop & think how often drinking coffee & reading take place simultaneously! Excellent!

Land of Living Skies
by dw_photo

Comment by Allforunity:
This picture is beautiful. Seems like it was sharpened a little too much, but I still enjoy it.

Study Night
by dw_photo

Comment by UNCLEBRO:
good idea-I wonder what it would have looked like in black and white?

Study Night
by dw_photo

Comment by ibkc:
I've been there! Nice take on the challenge.

Study Night
by dw_photo

Comment by Dusty:
Basically a nice photo, however, the shadows under the subject's left hand are somewhat distracting to me, IMHO. Better use of lighting would improve this photo.

Study Night
by dw_photo

Comment by Longreach:
This is a stunning image in my opinion. The clarity of the colours, the depth of focus and the story that it tells. I could taste the coffee and totally relate to the experience. Looking at the tones of the wood, the skin and the book. All complementary. Magic. Thanks for taking the effort.

Study Night
by dw_photo

Comment by philup:
awesome 10

Study Night
by dw_photo

Comment by tpoc:
like the choice of hue, like the composition, really like the hand placement and level of coffee. nicely done. i've been in that same study situation many times, myself!

Land of Living Skies
by dw_photo

Comment by Caltrop:
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