See the Light. Open your mind. READ A BOOK.
by adine

Comment by amsmyth:
I like the concept here but the direct light on her face is too much, there are light spots on the right and left that are distracting...that being said a room full of books is one of the natural wonders and beauties of the world for this viewer

See the Light. Open your mind. READ A BOOK.
by adine

Comment by Natator:
Love it. As the pic started to show on my screen I thought it was going to be too dark, then I saw the effect with the light on the face, and it works perfectly. Great shot, hopefully in line for a ribbon.

See the Light. Open your mind. READ A BOOK.
by adine

Comment by mizzdragonfly:
This is a very good concept! How creative!

See the Light. Open your mind. READ A BOOK.
by adine

Comment by Mona:
This is good.

Dim Bulb
by adine

Comment by Simplicity:
what a terrific photo. The macro is terrific in showing the intricate detail in the bulb. Fabulous lighting, and wonderful capture of the light within. Definite 10.

See the Light. Open your mind. READ A BOOK.
by adine

Comment by amazoneea:
Good propaganda. Good idea and nice lighting. Picture a bit too busy. You should have followed the rule: "Less is more". But it is still an 8.

See the Light. Open your mind. READ A BOOK.
by adine

Comment by mclaren_choo:
Was slightly too literal, the lighting, the books.... was wondering if there could be a better way of representing ur title.

Dim Bulb
by adine

Comment by kostia:
this is fantastic, best I've seen yet in the challenge. I love the texture and detail.

Dim Bulb
by adine

Comment by e301:
Not sure this is a phrase I know, but who cares when the photography is this good? Absolutely perfect. Might even be the first print I buy, if you'll put it in dpcp.

Later ... just gets better every time I see it. Reminds me of some of the early photographic experiments, guys like emerson and Goodall, or Fenton even perhaps. It's that strange un-worldly shading around the edge of the bulb of glass, the way the thickness of the glass produces a dark ring and almost a halo. Would I be right in guessing this isn't actually a blaxk and white shot, but rather a heavily de-saturated full colour image? Seems to have tints of purple, and amber in it. The only way to portray such depth on computers that I know of ... good luck, I hope this wins.

Dim Bulb
by adine

Comment by muckpond:
this is an awesome picture. the bulb doesn't look too dim, but i'll give ya the benefit of the doubt.