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by rhipster

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Nice shot, I like your elements, but your set up needs finishing. This looks newly done...to pull off the illusion, smooth the sand a bit more then rake it, then blow it. It needs to look less disturbed (now this said, these are NIT points) Nice details on the skull, cactus and branch.8 Rob the Swash

Earth warming
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Comment by Kavey:
Just feels too contrived, though I appreciate that this may be the intention - a studio depiction of the theme. Lacks an emotional impact for me though I do like composition, partial framing by long, bended branch and colour and position of cactus.
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Comment by Frosty:
It looks too contrived, but I like the idea expressed.

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Comment by snowleopard10101:
The sand is too white and unnatural. Looks like moist beach sand rather desert sand. Overall as good composition. Would have worked better if the sand was desert sand.

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Comment by Crafty Sue:
good composition 7

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Comment by dr rick:
The high key approach you have taken works well here. Any one of the elements would work well in isolation (being sure to leave lots of negative space). Especially the skull. Putting all three so close together seems staged and somewhat reduces the impact. Your exposure and processing are very well done. I like the lighting also; starker lighting would create darker shadows which might be effective, but might also weaken the high key effect you have so successfully achieved here.

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Comment by Faye Pekas:
Interesting set up but it look too staged to me.

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Comment by pitsaman:
Nice composition Meets the challenge 10 from me!

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Comment by diegohs:
too artificial imo

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Comment by Jacko:
wonderful composition. I like the elements your used here.