Orange
by Doubledizzle

Comment by KaDi:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

The first impression this image makes is one of sitting across a lunchroom table and having someone pull a practical joke...funny, in that way. Except there's no context for it and no real reason (beyond the challenge topic) for the image.

You already know that next time you'll light the background to separate the subject...and someone else has pointed out that the highlights on the orange membrane are blown...so what can I add? I agree with both points. Her face is evenly lit and the skin tones well-rendered. But the highlights in her eyes leave her expression lacking.

Overall, this is a fairly funny and competent image which, given more time, could have been better.

I hope you won't find my comments meaningless...but if you do, feel free to PM me.

breathe
by Doubledizzle

Comment by ursula:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Very good finish in a difficult challenge. This is a beautiful, unique image, nicely done.

Positives: The sense of "unreal", of being in a different world of sorts. The detail on the face. The water at the top, in particular at the top right. The little droplet trails.

Negatives: The image speaks of breathing, and even though bubbles are there, and part of breathing underwater, it doesn't convey "bubbles" at first glance. The big bubble in front of her face, even though part of the story, is a bit distracting, mainly because it is so out of focus and it doesn't look to be part of the story at first glance.

A number of your commenters mention a possible rotation. I'm not sure. I think it looks quite good this way, although a portrait orientation might be quite intriguing.

I see no problems with the image from a technical point of view, except for the lack of sharpness on the big bubble in front of ther face. You certainly managed to get a clean image, even at ISO 800. The warm tones on the skin and water are beautiful. I like it how the water shines.

Overall, a really good entry, creative, well done. Congratulations on your high finish!

Take care,

~Ursula

Orange
by Doubledizzle

Comment by hotpasta:
it's OK...not sure I understand the rhyme or reason, but I guess that's art! it just lacks crispness to me

Orange
by Doubledizzle

Comment by jgrieco:
Good try. I think a close up on the mouth & orange is more powerful. Eyes draw away from the subject

Orange
by Doubledizzle

Comment by sudanmas:
Interesting composition!

The inner white surface of the orange looks a bit overexposed though. The remainder of the photo looks a little underexposed as well.

Orange
by Doubledizzle

Comment by Perfect-Calamity:
I like the use of creativity behind this photo.

Orange
by Doubledizzle

Comment by Blackstarlight0:
weird but good

Orange
by Doubledizzle

Comment by jsc9306:
strange...

Orange
by Doubledizzle

Comment by Doktor:
Cute.

Orange
by Doubledizzle

Comment by ElectriqueLime:
I like the lighting and the photo is very interesting. Good job!