Spiny Fruit
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by bcenu:
Good color and DOF. Interesting take

Spiny Fruit
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by Teafran:
A technical success, it's less than successful in an artistic sense. DOF control is on the edge of being good and the lighting isn't over done creating blooms. The subject is less than interesting. Perhaps a different background with a slightly different angle would have helped. A little more thought and better framing would have brought the rating higher.

Spiny Fruit
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by tanguera:
Great colors, wonderful ideas. I'm just wondering why the tacks and the fruit are not both in focus. I think it would have made a more powerful shot and created the illusion that they were actually part of the fruit.

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by smudgeSMJ

Comment by Shaka:
Again, this is a really great shot of Amy. I love the dreaminess of it, and the way she really pops as the subject. Nice lighting, nice comp, nice everything! :)

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by smudgeSMJ

Comment by Shaka:
that girl needs to drop a few pounnds

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by smudgeSMJ

Comment by Shaka:
haha Do you make Erik be your model? Does he get annoyed with it yet? 'cause James does...! :P

Backyard Fitness: Bocce Ball
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by drewhosick:
A very different shot from most in this challenge. Colors work but I don't really like the shape of your photo. Wished it was in landscape versus portrait

MSU Landmark
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Maybe needs something done to help it pop a little more. Good angle on the subject, though. I like strong perspectives.

MSU Landmark
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by jdixonsd:
maybe a different angle

Backyard Fitness: Bocce Ball
by smudgeSMJ

Comment by Teafran:
The way the author handled the DOF fade is excellant. Demonstrates the sport well and as a good way to keep active and fit. The spacing of the balls and the way they are presented at different angles is very effective. A good solid effort as demonstrating the fitness subject challenge.