All I Want for Christmas... is already in these boxes!
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by bassbone:
that's a lot of boxes - i wonder if a bit more contrast in the image would give it a bit more pop

All I Want for Christmas... is already in these boxes!
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by Lutchenko:
Very curious to know what ISO you shot this on as it seems very noisey and lacks contrast. Nice idea though.

All I Want for Christmas... is already in these boxes!
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by mindbottling:
Lighting seems a bit flat, colors could pop more. It seems to be suffering from some noise.

Subtle Changes: Day to Night
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Comment by Art Roflmao:
"I'm not sure if the before and after is obvious enough in this."

Apparently not. It is very hard to tell. Hope that doesn't deter you - especially from submitting more SPs. You would be a great model in a portrait type challenge.

Bright side: At least you didn't have to sit it out. :) Cheers.

Subtle Changes: Day to Night
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by chromeydome:
PostLuminous Award WINNER!
too subtle for some, perhaps, but not for me. A beautiful subject (wise choice to do a self portrait here) I love the composition, the pose, the expression, the subtlety of the before/after transition, the question of who/what you are looking at, and the pure black negative space. While some suggest going a bit brighter, which might also look nice, this is fine just as it is--reminds me of the old school masters and the dramatic contrast style they favored.

This was my top favorite in the challenge, and it got a 9 from me.

Thanks for sharing this, and for taking the risk of subtlety here...

Subtle Changes: Day to Night
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul:
Nice idea, I think the shot could have been lighter though.

Subtle Changes: Day to Night
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by pffree:
Nice picture, but doesn't look too before and after

Sunset at Snow Lake
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Comment by Connor:
this is a strange picture i have to say

Mystery Macro
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Comment by Shaka:
This is cool Sandi, I like it. And I personally like the negative space -- I think it adds perspective to the photo.

Subtle Changes: Day to Night
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by Connor:
lol like it, great pictrue 8