Mask parade
by Anastasia

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*
Excellent. I really like this, but there are a few nit picky things that I can mention that I think could use a bit of adjusting.
First, the objects that we can see in the colored masks eyes are a bit of a distraction. I think it looks like the edge of the other mask, and a cord that might be used to hand the mask? There is something in both eyes, and the mouth and maybe covering them up the distractions with something black might have helped it to blend in with the background. I disagree with the comment to move the colored mask, as I think that the setup is great. I like the positioning of the masks.
Other than those small things, I think the shot is great. The colors are really excellent. They are bold and very strong, and stand out against the background and other mask very well. I disagree with using 2 white masks, because the purpose of this challenge is the color. Maybe outside the challenge, that might be something to try, but not for this challenge at all.
I like the angle and framing/cropping you chose. I think that the centered setup works well because of the tilted angle of the subject itself. While I like this, I also wonder if a little more space around the edges would work, or if it would make it look 'lost'. Something to try out of curiosity though.
Focus and clarity are really great. Very sharp edges, and not over sharp.
The black background works perfectly. Nothing distracting there. Helps the subject really jump out of the photo. Nice.
Last thing I can mention is the lighting. At first I was like...EEK look at all that glare and reflection. But looking at it, I think it and the lack of glare and reflection on the white mask, I think that if both masks were like that, than this would be a boring shot. I think it would be flat and less exciting.
So I think you did an excellent wonderful job. Great shot!
~Heather~

Crystal clean
by Anastasia

Comment by wetland:
neat idea...and excellent photography.

Crystal clean
by Anastasia

Comment by adine:
I like your idea for a subject - all the layers - the glass, the wate, the edges where they intersect all this give interesting opportunities for a duotone picture. However I find the colors too washed out - I'd like to see this darker. I find the rim of the bowl(?) in the back distracting - it takes away from the lines created by the glass and the water. Wish you could have gotten a larger DOF.

Crystal clean
by Anastasia

Comment by StevePax:
I don't like the top of the image - where your background seems to end, but the photo doesn't.

Crystal clean
by Anastasia

Comment by peggy:
Great DuoTone.

Crystal clean
by Anastasia

Comment by sher:
oooh...i like this!! the high-key lighting works well and the textures are great! well done!

Mask parade
by Anastasia

Comment by Gallatin:
Different, nice

Mask parade
by Anastasia

Comment by wewillexplore:
I wish you'd moved the right mask a TAD right so that we didn't get the edge of the white one in the orange eye. And we could see more of the white dude's face. I love the contrast of colors and the two you chose are fantastic. 9.

Mask parade
by Anastasia

Comment by DavidLevin:
I dont know what i like about this photo so much, maybe its the shine in the mask to the right, but i really like how each colour is in its place and the background colour is good too. 8

Mask parade
by Anastasia

Comment by kavamama:
Loved the concept and execution.