Games
by cryingdragon

Comment:
You posted in the forums that you were looking for comments on how to improve... so here goes.

When I look at this photo, it doesn't scream wow to me. It's a very contrived set up and for taking so much time to set it up, I'd think you'd have been a bit more careful about making it more precise. The spacings on the bottom row are uneven, and the dice are slanted at slightly different angles. With such a symmetrical type of shot, any deviation from an exact setup draws attention to itself I think.

The lighting was good for what you were trying to achieve, but as others commented, a bit more contrast might have helped. You also lost some light down in that lower corner, which also draws attention to itself.

Overall, it's just kind of a flat shot. Meets the challenge, was a creative idea as far as technique, but just not executed as well as it could have been.

Hope this was helpful.

Condimentary
by Jenga

Comment:
Going back through the images from this challenge, I found this one to be underrated as far as my voting. I thought the creative use of light and shadows was fantastic with the unique shape of the objects. I can see the voters points though about cleaning things up a bit before shooting. Either way, I think this shot should have scored higher. Keep up the great work!

Melting Global Peace
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Loved this one! Thanks for taking the time to jot down the notes on how this was achieved! :)

Floating
by cloudsme

Comment:
Ahh, fantastic! Love the use of the negative space here, but even better is that it contains relaxing shapes of reflection. The model looks relaxed and peaceful, and the gentle curves of the foam floaters adds yet another element. Wonderful!

Framed Simplicity
by cheegirl

Comment:
I'm not one for one word comments... but all I can think of to say is, "WOW!"

escarpment at twilight
by hopper

Comment:
Lovely colors... I like the hint of green in the bottom that keeps the entire foreground from being a total silhouette. My first thought was that it looked like the escarpment in Thatcher Park in NY. I'll be back after voting to see where this was taken! :)

Over and Under
by Nikolai1024

Comment:
Love the slight contrasting curves of the boat and bridge... they sort of fit together like the symbol for yin/yang, supporting and balancing each other in the frame.

s e r e n i t y NOW
by alfresco

Comment:
Like the use of negative space and the backlit leaves... not crazy about the neon green border though.

No man is a Island
by Agcowie

Comment:
Great use of negative space and I love the wispy clouds... feels just a bit tilted though.

Calm In The Storm
by MPRPRO

Comment:
She looks like she is definately in her own little world here amongst all the busy people. As far as a zen photo for this challenge though, I find that womans angry glance towards the photographer especially un-zen. I would have cropped just a tad off the left, just leaving her hair. That would leave me to focus more on the zen subject of the shot.