bruschetta
by danieletagliabue

Comment:
I love the idea here. I would imagine a loaf of unsliced french bread would have completed the concept of bruschetta 'undone' if you will. I dig the tone you chose as well. Perhaps a slightly cleaner background would have lit your subject shine more? I also like the choice of brash lighting here- the shadows are working for me.

what a web site
by surfer57

Comment:
Obviously a beautiful shot. It almost looks like a jewelery ad. But the subject matter is not what comes to mind when I think of a 'still life' shot.

Aunt Minnie
by aprudhomme

Comment:
This is easy to look at. Has a 'time capsule' feel to it & I like the colour choice here. However, it sort of feels like an image I would see mass produced and hovering over my table at a Chili's- Which is not necessarily a bad thing ;) I do appreciate the decision to have such distinctive shadows- I can almost feel the parallel of time passing over Aunt Minnie's life as the setting sun casts a shadow on her things... well done.

It's Still Life...Even Before Birth.
by wifeofmatthew

Comment:
This image feels a little hot to my eye. The contrast of the white of the objects is super stark compared to the black background. Perhaps a softer background tone would be easier for my eye to absorb. The primary shades of red and blue feel out of place with the pastel pallet. I will ignore the polarizing political statement in order to give you a score solely based on the image...you're welcome ;)

Empty For Next Diktator
by mrbig65

Comment:
It's dark. Simple. Clean. There is something about the notion that it's 'just a plastic lawn chair' as opposed to something elaborate or particularly extraordinary that I find appealing. I wonder if a little more contrast in coloring would bring more dimensions to the clouds?

After 5pm
by BrianR

Comment:
It's after 5...so you don't need to light the candles yet? It's after 5... so we're breaking out the red glasses? The black counter tops with black background with black bowl and black rocks feels flat. I do like the way the light goes through the liquid red is reflected onto the clear twisted stem. I would love to see you explore those lighting possibilities.

writing memoirs
by ustiebitz

Comment:
I. LOVE. THIS.

The Peace Process
by tapcity

Comment:
From this perspective- I feel like I'm hovering over a random pile of crafting tools. Even with the title, I'm still searching for the idea your trying to convey. Feels like an 'accidental snap' from a roll of film, if you'll pardon the out dated cliche

If You Wouldn't Add It Yourself...
by mrjssims

Comment:
I very much appreciate this concept. However... The lighting here is far too brash giving spot light to part of the image and harsh shadows abound. (Perhaps a reflector would help?) I realize still life, by design, is staged. But this is SOOOO staged it feels uncomfortable- as opposed to feeling like a glimpse of 'life', I feel as though I can here the photographer saying 'Move the knife 2 cm to the left....' The staging dominates my attention over the idea.

Africa Awaits
by HighNooner

Comment:
Awaits what? Does Africa need some naan? Is this about drug trafficking? Perhaps it is my pallet that is unrefined. I do like the vintage look map. Stylistically- not into the red hairline border. I really like the over all tone/ colouring of this piece. And it obviously peeks my curiosity- what is the story here?