Aunti Em it's a Twister
by Turbotech

Comment by lisae:
I really like this photo. It's an interesting illusion, and really beautifully lit, composed and photographed.

Aunti Em it's a Twister
by Turbotech

Comment by LindaLee:
Got to admit, this made me smile. I love your use of color, but think that the composition could have been a little more dynamic. I also think I would have been very tempted to crop out the wall on the left, giving the shot a more "wide-open space" feel.

Aunti Em it's a Twister
by Turbotech

Comment by kandyj:
Brain twister, I assume. Great creative shot. Will be curious to see how you did this with one photo!

Aunti Em it's a Twister
by Turbotech

Comment by teachme53:
Good take on the challenge, like the shadow, nice touch. (8)

Aunti Em it's a Twister
by Turbotech

Comment by catpixel:
too gimmicky for me

Aunti Em it's a Twister
by Turbotech

Comment by mariomel:
Neat illusion.

Aunti Em it's a Twister
by Turbotech

Comment by justine:
Bravo. Super work.

Heavenly
by Turbotech

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

COMPOSITION
The composition of this shot is really nice. The milk bottle, cup and plate form a nice triangle which I think gives the shot stability. The light also helps to draw the eye up through the frame. I don't know that I would change any of the set up.

TECHNIQUE
Generally, the focus is good on this shot. The foreground elements seem a little soft, but that is not a major distraction since the focus is the bottle of milk. The color "scheme" is very nice. I think having the blue on the cup and saucer, and teh fact that it basically matches the bottle adds a touch of elegance to the shot. It has a blue cast on it, to me, and ordinarily, I think that would detract, but in this instance it adds to that "heavenly" feeling. I think it is a bit dark on the right and around the bottom. I understand that you were probably trying to get the light to be really significant, adn it is, but it is also blown out a bit. Maybe if there were some more diffused light to the right and bottom it would brighten it up a bit. A smooth background would have been nice, but I didn't notice it the first time around. :-) How would white poster board (or something similar) work, instead of cloth?

OVERALL EFFECT
The overall effect of this is one of peace and contentment to me. It has a very "cool" feeling, and is soothing and relaxing to look at. It met the challenge well, and in a creative fashion. Good work.

Aunti Em it's a Twister
by Turbotech

Comment by Ptman:
Clever idea and well done.

Aunti Em it's a Twister
by Turbotech

Comment by tomzinho:
okay - i'm dying to know how you did this. i'm giving a very high rating, but that floor . . . its really terrible (although i have a couple of shirts in that pattern i love)