the Inner Pain
by Muppet

Comment by LanndonKane:
Much too dark, i can't even recognize what that is except a hand

the Inner Pain
by Muppet

Comment by Germaine:
Too dark. If there's grain there, I can't see it.

the Inner Pain
by Muppet

Comment by pamelasue:
very dark ...

the Inner Pain
by Muppet

Comment by e301:
One always feels that dark images benefit better from the use of grain - simply because it was always high speed film where one saw that, I'm sure. The negative space seems a touch overwhelming here, and the title and suggestions of the pose ... well, a little pretentious I'm afraid. The light on the wall is effective though, suggestive of prison, of captivity.

the Inner Pain
by Muppet

Comment by bmartuch:
The lighting works very nicely. Great idea.

the Inner Pain
by Muppet

Comment by jfwolpert:
reads a bit too dark but vey nice

the Inner Pain
by Muppet

Comment by Car54:
Dramatic lighting, very moody/emotional. I like it-9

Shine Your Light
by Muppet

Comment by sherpet:
Now seeing you are new, this is very good image.
I love the placement of the flower, and the lighting has worked well for you.
Well done mate.....

Shine Your Light
by Muppet

Comment by Muppet:
Holy Cow!!! I placed in the top 75%!!! no favorites, but i creamed my previous record, fo' sho'. if anyone wants to critique this, feel free. so happy :-D... still happy :-P

Opening my heart again...
by Muppet

Comment by Rae-Ann:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Well muppet, no mistaking this one is for the Love Challenge !
Technically this is not a bad shot...the colours are nice and it is fairly in focus.
I think what you need to focus on now is seeing something with a more artistic eye, and that is the hard part! This site is a great place to learn...look at what the winners do, figure out what you like.
This shot suffered because it is simply a pair of objects placed together and shot against a wall with a table lamp. Its not a bad thing, but you can do better! Look at the roses on this site...if you are going to shoot a rose, it has to be special...technically outstanding, wonderfully dramatic...it has to say something. Do you know what I mean?
Place your object in an unusual location, or light it in an unexpected way....go in close and take a dramatic macro, or far away and see how it looks against its surroundings.
You have to do better then simply fitting the challenge. Having an artistic eye is not easy, but take some time, experiment alot, and shot even more..comment on pictures that will help...
Mostly Good Luck and Keep SHooting!