Unexpected Birthday Surprise
by Coley

Comment by pcody:
You are on the right path. Not that I'm good at set ups, but concerning this picture, here is what I would change to make it more "real". The test box is placed to square in the composition. The Happy birthday sign is too big and obvious. Buy, make or use an old card and place it somewhere within the scene where it looks casual. The lighting is good and I like the expression as the model looks at the results. Use some more props such as pens, papers, electronics, so the scene doesn't look to sterile(pun not intended) and unused. It looks oversharpened also.

Unexpected Birthday Surprise
by Coley

Comment by Samara:
Congratulations.

Unexpected Birthday Surprise
by Coley

Comment by rjhawkin:
ahh but was it ping or blue ;)

Unexpected Birthday Surprise
by Coley

Comment by timmi:
Ooops, this would be a good one :-)) This is well lit, the colours are fine, but it seems a bit oversharpened in few spots that pixelates it (her hair and glasses). The triangle composition works well.

Unexpected Birthday Surprise
by Coley

Comment by train:
This happened to me and it wasent a joke! 13 years on and she is a joy to my life.
I expect this was staged if it isnt good luck and hope you have agreat life with him/her or maybe both! Its a nice clear image well done!

Unexpected Birthday Surprise
by Coley

Comment by Neuferland:
HAHAH! that happened to me! FOr real! :) Great shot, an 8

Unexpected Birthday Surprise
by Coley

Comment by scrum8:
Awesome idea. Wish I'd thought of it. It looks like the picture pixelated a little.

Unexpected Birthday Surprise
by Coley

Comment by justine:
Good idea and good shot. Maybe a bit over sharpened here and there. The idea is super.

Unexpected Birthday Surprise
by Coley

Comment by sonnyh:
I'm sure that some people find this more surprising than others. I also had this idea but dropped it for another one. You did it perfectly though and I applaud you for your effort. It is great. A 9 from me.

Unexpected Birthday Surprise
by Coley

Comment by Natator:
*laugh* Absolutely love it! I thought of this as well but was too cheap to go buy a test kit ;) Lovely photo and ther look on the girl's face is lovely as she looks genuinely surprised.