best loved ones
by patry

Comment by pla2:
don't look like love

best loved ones
by patry

Comment by kteach:
This shot really needs the title for me to understand how it depicts 'love'. Seems a bit dark on the left, perhaps a bit of reflected light bounced back would have helped to lighten it up since this was basic editing.

lesson day
by patry

Comment by glad2badad:
The first thing that jumps out at me on this photo is the carpet/rug. :D I'm being a little humorous, but seriously, first impressions are important. The other thing I notice right away is the cool color tone and glare from the light coming in from the window on the left. Use a reflector to bounce some light back in (white foam board works well) and adjust the color temp (white balance) a little towards a warmer tone. All JMO of course. :D Good luck in the challenge.

lesson day
by patry

Comment by bradisfunky:
uninspired

lesson day
by patry

Comment by Cuchufla:
The light is not good

lesson day
by patry

Comment by rennie:
The composition and quality is nice, but the background looks accidental.

lesson day
by patry

Comment by Shrink:
color cast on music page a little distracting. I would prefer whiter page and less a drift to bluer color toward the top.

lesson day
by patry

Comment by bassbone:
The set up of this image could be helped greatly be cropping closer so that the distracting rug is not in view. You have some beautiful recorders to show off, I woudl have liked to see them closer. In addition, the lighting and white balance seem off (making the music seem bluish rather than white). 5

naiad
by patry

Comment by shutterpuppy:
this just looks oof, not a deliberate use of dof. composition needs some work as well (perhaps fuller in the frame and at a steeper and/or opposing tilt?). sorry - 3.

naiad
by patry

Comment by RobMcGee:
realtion to challenge title?