Gas Mask (aka, antique soda bottle)
by MJENNI

Comment by swagman:
Mark

Nice combination of colors, and the bottle stands out nicely against the blurred surface. I would guess a good portion of the blurring was edited in, but if so, it was subtly done and doesn't scream 'manipulation'. If it wasn't edited in, then I'd say "Nice use of DOF".

Theres only one nit, and I'm ambiguous in my thoughts about it. The blurred portion of the glass, in the upper left, stands out against the sharp portion, just as a sharp subject stands out against a burred background. On the other hand, it keeps the viewers eye from folling the sharp line out of the image. Personally, I think I'd like it better if it weren't so soft.

There's also a barely noticeable line from the neck to the left of the image which might be cleaned up.

Thanks for posting this one. I enjoyed it.

Gas Mask (aka, antique soda bottle)
by MJENNI

Comment by charmayne:
Congrats on your 4th place. Unique subject, great job of finding and capturing this "face"!

Gas Mask (aka, antique soda bottle)
by MJENNI

Comment by graphicfunk:
A rather mystifying image. Congratulations on 4th placing.

Gas Mask (aka, antique soda bottle)
by MJENNI

Comment by Pixelstate:
This got my top vote, I think that you deserved a top 3 with this shot. It stands out on its own as a still life, excellent composition and color.

Gas Mask (aka, antique soda bottle)
by MJENNI

Comment by TooCool:
Very cool. I'm still deciding if I like the grain or not. Seems to work well here. Should have cleaned the bottle or cloned out the specks in the glass for a cleaner shot.
TC
PS: The Wife says it looks more like a horse than a gas mask...

Gas Mask (aka, antique soda bottle)
by MJENNI

Comment by graphicfunk:
Wow, what an eerie look. Bumpimg up.

Gas Mask (aka, antique soda bottle)
by MJENNI

Comment by tyt2000:
Very nice, I like the orange and green combo..

Gas Mask (aka, antique soda bottle)
by MJENNI

Comment by crgdavis:
Nice lighting. Background very complimentary.

Gas Mask (aka, antique soda bottle)
by MJENNI

Comment by admart01:
great lighting and composition - back for a second look -- one of my ribbon picks this challenge

Gas Mask (aka, antique soda bottle)
by MJENNI

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Composition: 8, Technical: 9, Appeal: 9, Challenge: 10, Overall Calculated Average Score: 9
I would've said "Serpent" or "Snake"