Notes of Sweetnessby
CNovackComment by Skip: This is a tough challenge to vote. I'm torn between "what are
you trying to do here" and "what do
I expect here". Further complicating matters is the question "what would I do here".
What I would expect would be a technically strong piece of eye-candy that would present the dessert in a way that I would want to at least sample it, if not order it. Along these lines I'm looking at technicals: backgrounds, distracting elements, exposure, sharpness. I'm also looking for creativity, imagination, and originality, which can make up for less than perfect technicals.
So, where does this leave me with your image?
I get the idea, but this seems to be more of a starting point than the final image. For one, it's too dark and the lighting is imbalanced. Except for the basic shape of the pen, there is no detail. For the note, the ribbon is so hot that it attracts too much attention, competing for attention rather than supporting the subject. By itself, the dessert would have been fine, if just exposed a little more.
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