Chemistry of Rainbows
by Moose408

Comment by Ceefore:
This is a good clean shot with a simple yet effective layout. The different colours add visual interest and I can tell you have an eye for details as even the markings on the test tubes are uniform :) The decision not to include the bottom of the test tubes could be seen as a bit of a gamble but I think it works for this shot as its all straight lines and uniform precision. Can't really fault anything here except that it leaves me a bit hungry and wanting a bit more to be going on. 8 from me.

RIP Sean
by Moose408

Comment by kellyo:
Love it.

RIP Sean
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Comment by CNovack:
I really like the idea and the composition has strong bones but it needs a little more work to push it into the above average category. First off, wonderful idea to have a cowboy show emotion and capturing a tear falling down his face. But without the title there is no other element IN the composition itself to SPECIFICALLY show mourning the loss of a fallen comrade. "Show us" will strengthen the emotional and visual impact far more than just "Telling us". One example would be is to have a cross in silhouette and perhaps a sunset in the backdrop just over his shoulder. Lighting is good for it illuminates his face but could be better for there are deep shadows that fall on his neck from the collar - try experimenting with the light set up to avoid the deep shadows. Lighting on the tear is good because it is very visible. However there is something about the tear that makes it look a little artificial. The width of the top of the tear is much fatter than the thin trail and the pear drop of the end of the tear. 'Thin' that up and it will look more natural. Now to the other 'strong bones' of the composition. I like that you only show us half the face for it is a visual cue that this cowboy has lost his best mate such that a portion of him has been 'ripped' away as he grieves. Next we do not see the eye 'which is a window to the soul' but we do see a single tear. The fact that the brim covers the eye of the cowboy immediately calls attention to the tear.

Chemistry of Rainbows
by Moose408

Comment by alissa-miller:
It's a nice picture. Slightly boring, but nice none the less.

Chemistry of Rainbows
by Moose408

Comment by ingridblue:
Without fault! Well done.

Chemistry of Rainbows
by Moose408

Comment by h2:
not the most original idea, but quite well executed. lighting of background could be improved

Chemistry of Rainbows
by Moose408

Comment by bassbone:
nice use of repeating shapes and colors to meet the challenge - i am generally not a big fan of colored water for chemistry and science type shots - but it fits here and is well delivered

Chemistry of Rainbows
by Moose408

Comment by Denise:
nice balanced shot

Chemistry of Rainbows
by Moose408

Comment by jfish:
Love the simplicity and the attention to detail - how the writing on the test tubes is lined up so they're all facing the same way.

Chemistry of Rainbows
by Moose408

Comment by jgrieco:
nice color - some white spots or dust here and there - 7

did you try some different arrangements or angles?