Purple Royalty
by Lydia

Comment by levyj413:
Well, this would've been a 6 or 7 from me. It really makes me smile.

Why not a 10? The background makes my eyes go squoogly. The crown is intricate enough that the complex background just interferes. A plain background would've really set it off nicely.

Then there are the big light reflections. That affects me a little, but DPC generally hates reflected lights.

Purple Royalty
by Lydia

Comment by sherpet:
I really liked this one in the challenge, and I love the set up by you, and how you managed to achieve this by getting that crown on his head.....

Quirky and fun, and a great image for a greeting card.....

Purple Royalty
by Lydia

Comment by Lydia:
Thank you, dtremain! That's exactly what I wanted to hear-- the unvarnished truth.

I do realize that complaining about a 5.9 is not cool. *sigh* I did have higher hopes for this one, though, considering that a trash 'vase' of flowers of mine did over a 6.0 :

It's a comparison thing, I realize. And really... it's the FROG that's more miffed than I am:



I hate it for him. I really do. :)

BTW, I think you have me confused with someone else. My hubby doesn't do photography. My "Too" in Lydia Too is just because there was already a "Lydia" here before me. It's not my last name.

Thanks BUNCHES for your critique.

Purple Royalty
by Lydia

Comment by dtremain:
OK... She who complains about a 5.9...
Possible vote losers: Too busy (gingham checks and polka dots for table / background), hot spots on pool ball, main subject not purple, bottom of the ball cropped off, visible gap between background and table cloths on right side, black spots on top crown points. I'm also trying to figure out if the crown is too tall - out of scale with the frog / ball - not sure about that. FWIW.
Now for my wife: Nothing special about the picture (I asked her - a frog with a crown - nothing special?), too busy - thinks that a white table / background would've made the purple ball / frog pop, also thought the frog's face looked a bit OOF.

Subjectively - it makes me smile. It also gives me visions of trying to pose the frog, set the flash, focus, and getting ready to snap, when the frog is done and gives a little hop and goes on his/her merry way.

I enjoy so many of your photos (your hubby too), and I smile when I see either of you ribbon.

Message edited by author 2008-08-27 19:42:09.

Purple Royalty
by Lydia

Comment by CJinCA:
Pretty darn cute Lydia - I thought this would score higher too!
CJ

Purple Royalty
by Lydia

Comment by Maggye:
I have to say it again, this is amazing! =)

Purple Royalty
by Lydia

Comment by Techo:
This is just like out of a fairytale. I had this pegged for a higher placement in the challenge but you beat your avg. Wtg! :)

Purple Royalty
by Lydia

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Well I liked it a lot and gave it a 7. Admittedly I thought the frog was fake, but still liked it. :)

Abstract Passion
by Lydia

Comment by Purple_Girl:
Gorgeous!

Purple Royalty
by Lydia

Comment by Purple_Girl:
What a great idea haha he looks awesome.