A Good Mix
by Ruchart

Comment by joshua:
too much glare. the composition is very well done. the colors of the citrus aren't completely washed out. backlighting this as in other examples on the site would have been better...6

A Good Mix
by Ruchart

Comment by jmsetzler:
This is an excellent attepmt at this shot... I know how difficult this one is. The lighting is just a tad harsh which creates the hot spot on the right side of the glass and the stem... I believe that the reflections on the glass have to be perfect in a shot like this. The angle of the backlighting is letting your orange reflect on the top of the glass as well... These glass reflections need to be a bit more subtle in my opinion... excellent attempt :) = 6

Easter Bunny Droppings
by Ruchart

Comment by dsidwell:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

I concur with all of the compliments below!

This is a fun image, made even more enjoyable with your clever title. What strikes me most is the point of view, right in front of the jelly beans, which gives us an up close and personal look at them. the grass and background help to enhance the colors and texture of the candies.

The point of view is original and gives a feeling as if we are peeking in at these jelly beans, or studying them extra carefully.

The title is clever, but the image can only go so far to connect with and communicate it. A few technical things might enhance your image and how it fits with the title. First, it looks like your focus is just a tad off, giving the jelly beans a spurious sharpness. The depth of field is great, and the grass and blue background do much in giving this image its pizzazz.

The lighting seems a bit harsh, even if the intention was for these candies to look as if they were in the sun. More interesting light might really enhance the feel and mood of this photo, though the current lighting is very nice for bringing out the bright colors.

This is an engaging image that I really enjoy. I hope you keep up the good work!

David

Easter Bunny Droppings
by Ruchart

Comment by jblharshaw:
hehehe good title

Easter Bunny Droppings
by Ruchart

Comment by tecent642:
neat title

PI - neapple
by Ruchart

Comment by lisae:
Interesting visual pun, but not aesthetically pleasing. The combination of green and yellow is very garish. The shadow and off-centre composition work well together, but the lighting on the pineapple is too bright.

PI - neapple
by Ruchart

Comment by GolferDDS:
Very clever.

PI - neapple
by Ruchart

Comment by dsidwell:
Surreal and interesting. I think the shadow adds to this shot by adding even further depth. Clever take on the challenge; a visual pun.

PI - neapple
by Ruchart

Comment by Gekker:
I really like this shot. I'm not exactly sure what you did with the colors here, but it works. Like the placement of the pineapple and your border is nice as well.

Easter Bunny Droppings
by Ruchart

Comment by wewillexplore:
My original vote on this shot was high. My second round of looks dropped it way down. Now it's back somewhere in the middle ... I just can't decide if I like this composition, etc... The reflections are a bit distracting - why not bounce the light instead of direct? Did you want that effect?