Simply Garlic
by StevePax

Comment by rhipster:
Overall interest : 1/3
Technical : 3/3 (I like the simple effective setup)
Challenge fit : 2/2 (A simple object indeed, but i've no feeling of the "simplicity" concept)
Wow factor : 1/2 (Don't know exactly why? simplicity?)

Shapes of Winter - Snowman
by StevePax

Comment by nicklevy:
Really good idea, I would personnally have put the shadow in focus instead of the mold but good anyway (7)

Shapes of Winter - Snowman
by StevePax

Comment by soup:
cool

Shapes of Winter - Snowman
by StevePax

Comment by Kavey:
Great idea to use an object AND it's shadow to form a more abstract overall shape. In this case I think the execution isn't quite polished enough - the lighting is a little uneven and harsh (maybe put a white sheet over the light source). This makes the colour of the background somewhat uneven too. Image quality also seems low, though I appreciate this may be down to camera resolution.

A Christmas Surprise
by StevePax

Comment by JC_Homola:
Greetings from the Critique Club

This is a nice idea. I like the angle you used.

It does appear, though, to be out of focus rather than soft focus. A common mistake.
By haveing the image sharply focused and using any number of ways to create the "soft" ambience it makes for a more clean and detailed image.

I like dark images. I wouldn't brighten this anymore except for just a bit more on the articles at the top and to match the highlight on the top box with the rest of them.

I hope this helps,
JC

Shapes of Winter - Snowman
by StevePax

Comment by Dave Gordon:
The shadow brings out the shape and contrasts nicely with the shiny plastic of the cutter.

Shapes of Winter - Snowman
by StevePax

Comment by jaimeegrl:
I am not sure what to say about this one. The overall look of the photo is a bit uninteresting. The focus could have been a bit stronger and the lighting seems a bit on the harsh side. Your composition scores points here as it is excellent. Overall this fits the challenge.

Shapes of Winter - Snowman
by StevePax

Comment by hughletheren:
Maybe I would have tried to keep the shadow in focus - nice idea and lighting.

Shapes of Winter - Snowman
by StevePax

Comment by sagestudio:
Fun shadow and cookie cutter idea!

A Christmas Surprise
by StevePax

Comment by muckpond:
the top of the stack is too dark, and i'm not sure i see the soft focus.