"Break Channel"
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Moose101:
The focus in this picture, rocks! I love the prop also, nice microphone! Just brings you back to the 30's, 40's and radio broadcasting. Well, not really since I wasn't born near that time, but...

"Break Channel"
by ladpupmoe

Comment by djpage:
the glasses should have been taken off

"Break Channel"
by ladpupmoe

Comment by rennie:
The angle looks a bit wierd to me, and is the person wearing glasses? But it is a good idea, not so obviuos and the shot is clean (maybe a bit too overexposed, but you probably did it on purpose). Just this tiny part of glasses is distracting me. maybe I'm just too picky. 7.

"Break Channel"
by ladpupmoe

Comment by LalliSig:
A bit overexposed, but otherwise I like it.

"Break Channel"
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Gil P:
I'm learning to recognise some people's work... the lipps could be more red! great great shot, an 8

"Break Channel"
by ladpupmoe

Comment by MrsFuzzButt:
Lighting is a little harsh, but short of the spot on the glasses it doesn't really harm the photo. I would lose the eye glasses and reshoot. Otherwise, I like the idea and the placement. The focus is good

Clock Parts
by ladpupmoe

Comment by photom:
Perfect colors and lihjting. Great job.

Clock Parts
by ladpupmoe

Comment by dipaulk:
This is one of my favorite photographs of the challenge. I can offer no suggestions for improvement, I can only hope to rise to this level one day.

Clock Parts
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Nitin:
Good capture.. bumping to 8

Chocolate Filled Apple
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Imagineer:
:: Hello from the Critique Club ::
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This is a good idea and the chocoalte has really got my tste buds in a headlock.

However, the lighting and composition have lessened it's impact and potential significantly. I would place this kind of shot in the same category as 'sexy chocolate' for purposes of technique, in which case i would have made the following adjustments:

> Shoot lower down and closer to the free segment
> Don't use head-on flash. It's harsh and flattens the subject.
> Try to use multiple, directional light sources - as if it is in sexy, low lighting. This would give form to the subject and suggest context
> Use a tripod (you may have anyway)
> Attempt to make the chocolate look 'perfect'. A professional shoot would definitely demand that the subject would appear as appetising as possible.
> Spread the two elements further apart to improve composition
> Experiment with the depth of field - getting in close on each part with narrow DOF to see what looks best.
> Consider a more appropriate surface - maybe reflective to enhance the composition, add interest and insinuate cleanliness

Hope this helps. : )
Jon