Barbecue in the snow
by arnarpall

Comment by karmat:
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by karmat

Interesting idea. I remember coming across it when voting and thinking "swimming trunks?"

Compositionally, it feels a little tight at the top. There is a comfortable amount of space under your feet, but just a sliver at the top. This, to me, makes it feel a bit unbalanced and top heavy.

Technically, the exposure is good, the focus is good, and the two different colors of flash was a good idea. However, the "sunshine" flash looks like a flash, and the "cold" flash causes some shadows that take away from the authentic look.

Again, it is a great take on the challenge, I think it just has a couple of minor nitpicks in the execution that hurt you.

Barbecue in the snow
by arnarpall

Comment by ralfw:
Spotted this in my initial scan of all the entries - couldn't wait to see the full size version during my vote. Excellent lighting choices here - I like this a lot.

Barbecue in the snow
by arnarpall

Comment by Charlene:
The white balance seems off.

Barbecue in the snow
by arnarpall

Comment by jrtodd:
Great use of the light, maybe cropped to tight at the top.

Barbecue in the snow
by arnarpall

Comment by John_Verbruggen:
Fun pic! :-D Well lit!

Barbecue in the snow
by arnarpall

Comment by C_Steve_G:
Eh, He's wearing a glove!
The close crop on top seems odd. The lighting in the upper half of the image is great.

Barbecue in the snow
by arnarpall

Comment by kleski:
clever idea, clear and focused image

Barbecue in the snow
by arnarpall

Comment by Abstract:
you did not go all the way in executing your concept. you should not have shoes and gloves on.

Barbecue in the snow
by arnarpall

Comment by Stagolee:
Great lighting, only nit-pick would be that it is cropped a bit tight at the top which is a focus area of the image.

Barbecue in the snow
by arnarpall

Comment by liberty:
This is funny, the lighting is neat, focus is great, but there should be more head room, nice challenge take, 7.