Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the Critique Club :)

Hi Kavey :)

I think this shot has quite a bit of visual impact. The 'blue' here is definitely strong and significant in the shot. As I commented in my original comment on this photo, I really like the curved shadow. I think that's a nice touch for sure :) Did you try a straight shadow with some different light angles as well? I believe that the impact would have been equally high in that interpretation as well.

I read through your comments on this shot... I disagree with a lot of them... I don't believe that shooting only the shadow would have had much impact at all. The only impact i think that would have produced would have been comments asking to see where the shadow came from :) Your directional lighting is working very well in this shot. I don't see any issues with that at all. I would have experimented with several background scenarios on this shot as well. i would have tried some cloth with some smooth wrinkles and curves in it as well... white cloth :)

Great shot and keep up the good work :)

John Setzler

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by Arachnophilia:
great composition. 9

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by arnit:
Good use of shadow. The composition is good. -arnit

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by giraldo:
I bet you were taking a picture of that jug and you found the shadow more interesting.

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by jmsetzler:
excellent photo... I really think the 'bent' blue shadow adds a nice effect to his shot... great work :)

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by BAMartin:
The composition of this is very pleasing to the eye. The fact that the shadow is curving upward in such a nice "swoop" gives the photograph a feeling of movement even though everything is obviously stationery. The only one (small) flaw that I find is that the white of your background is a little on the grey side. I know you could have fixed this in post precessing, but you might have lost the blue shadow impact so I am guessing this is the best compromise you could do. Nice 8 BAMartin

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by Jacko:
Nice Effect. I like it. jacko

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by Shiiizzzam:
I love the balance this has. The blue shadow really adds a lot to this. Wonderful use of thirds ! Shiiizzzam

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by justine:
Nice shot. Like the color, the focus and the light and shadow. Nice. Justine

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by hardwaybets:
Excellent use of shadow...and colored blue to boot!...Good Luck!