The last bite
by InnaN

Comment by graphicfunk:
Returning for comments:

Ah, I would have called this, "Thinking" lol. Don't mind me. It is like someone holding their head. Very nice tonal coloration. The amber of the forks plays very well with the tomato.

Urban flight
by InnaN

Comment by C-town driver:
Nice photo. Your decision to shoot an angle and underexpose the shot gives it a feel that would have been completely different if you hadn't. Nice composition and detail.

Urban flight
by InnaN

Comment by whatdewuc:
Neat silhouette love the angle. Good luck

Urban flight
by InnaN

Comment by bucket:
nice angle..works well.

Happy birthday Honey!
by InnaN

Comment by graphicfunk:
Greetings from the critique club:

First you get credit for the different take on the challenge. These images are very difficult to pull off however, a 5.8 places the effort above the average and one that was understood by the viewers. The selection of the props and their respective colors, such as shirt, tie and earring case all work well. Yet, our object is to produce an image that will exceed this good effort. The framing is good because it adds interest and keeping the face out aids in the general concept. Personally, I would have used a lighter tint for the lipstick or at least less pronounced. This is important because the image is so close in one's face that the eyes will search the telltale. As is, it is so pronounced that it hits the viewer at once. So well defined that the recipient would wack the giver across the mug.

The inclusion of the thumb would have added a needed touch so as to remove a desired item or to prevent the viewer from simply becoming hung up by looking at the bottom of the frame. A bit less saturation would remove the deep tones in the hand. Another important consideration is the following and is one I would have explored. The hand a little higher and more extended with a shallow dof and dead focus on the hands. Now, the shirt and chin would be slightly out of focus. This puts the hand right in the face of the viewer and will increase the wow factor, that is a razorsharp hand with the real story behind in the fuzzy background. To focus on the lipstick works, but you are leading the viewer too quickly.

Outside of this, I believe you did a wonderful job and all you need do is pay special attention to everything that you frame. I also suggest making extra takes with different focus, lighting etc. Good luck.

Urban flight
by InnaN

Comment by basssman7:
Is the building falling over?

Urban flight
by InnaN

Comment by arsenal:
amazing capture , i like the tilt

Urban flight
by InnaN

Comment by Joey Lawrence:
i really dig this kind of thing, a favourite from me and a 10

Deuce
by InnaN

Comment by zapgrafx:
I really thought this would ribbon! Just so simple and yet so perfectly executed. Thanks for sharing how you did this and congrats on your top 20 finish.

Deuce
by InnaN

Comment by graphicfunk:
A wonderful and creative take on the plating card images. very nicely executed. Congratulations on your top 20 finish. I love it.