Tools of the Trade
by alexjack

Comment by vtruan:
B-

Tools of the Trade
by alexjack

Comment by skewsme:
Well if I had half a brain I'd have entered this challenge too.

On the fence
by alexjack

Comment by DrAchoo:
The technicals: Focus is sharp for the subject. DOF is clearly there. The lighting is quite flat and the composition, while nicely off-set, is not too dynamic. This is a shot I would quickly think about B&W because the colors do not add much to the picture. Personally, I like color which provides "pop" or adds meaning, or B&W. Drab, in-between colors generally let a picture down.

The feel: What is the purpose of the picture? What feeling are you trying to capture? I'm not sure I'm picking up much. If you wanted a sorta nostalgia feel, you could have considered sepia to help you out. Could you have removed that thing hanging from the one antler? It ruins the mood a bit too.

The game: Fits Shallow DOF well, but the picture does not stand on its own. The voters supported your clear shallow DOF and the framing, but did not reward you for content or "wow".

Taken Raw...Sublime Post-Processing...Now Enjoy (talking grapes of course)
by alexjack

Comment by JawnyRico:
Beautifully setup and shot, the colors are great, the lighting is nice, and its a great idea for a picture. Well done.

DSC_0046_edited-1.jpg
by alexjack

Comment by bennettjamie:
This is a very nice capture. Actually all your work is great. Your very talented.

Taken Raw...Sublime Post-Processing...Now Enjoy (talking grapes of course)
by alexjack

Comment by MAK:
I think this would of been a stronger image if the champers had been poured and the bottle was standing right side of the composition, light from the right has slightly blown the grapes.

Taken Raw...Sublime Post-Processing...Now Enjoy (talking grapes of course)
by alexjack

Comment by bobdaveant:
nice composition, but a very l o n g title (no pints deducted for title : )

Bad Weather - Good Soul
by alexjack

Comment by nitro102:
damn thats cold!

Frozen Motion
by alexjack

Comment by macrothing:
Nice image. More of the ice might give it even more, not sure. Don't know that the framing is enhancing the image - but your call, obviously.

Frozen Motion
by alexjack

Comment by Melethia:
I love the differing textures and colors of this - very interesting shot!