Study #243
by Eyesup

Comment by K3Master:
Hello, I have made it a point for this challenge to comment on every photo that I scored under a 4.

I scored this photo a 3 for the following reason(s):

1. Focus. Your focus is soft here throughout the photo. Nothing has any real clarity, and it's hard on my eyes to view it.

2. lighting is harsh, and the shadow play behind the glass is distracting to the subject.

3. The color is approaching pinks, instead of purples, but this isn't a strong negative, as I do give leeway for monitor differences.

A little more work getting this subject in focus, and perhaps minimalizing the amount of chaos going on inside the glass would have pulled a higher score from this image from me.

Study #243
by Eyesup

Comment by rarmermann:
Blurry, not as crisp and the white background washes out the lines of the glass.

Study #243
by Eyesup

Comment by LadyK:
too tight at the top, focus seems a bit off on the juice

Shipping Manager After Hours
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Comment by crayon:
she's pretty :) anyway, i think this fits the challenge well, and it's a cute idea.
but the lighting needs some improvement, IMHO. read your description about having only the SB800 flash - perhaps you could try bouncing it off something, like a DIY reflector? or a wall?

Shipping Manager After Hours
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Comment by one2one:
You should have exposed for the ambient light and used the sb800 as fill or to add mood or atmosphere or emotion or drama or just plain shadows.

Shipping Manager After Hours
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Comment by muckpond:
the lighting is flat and without the title there's really no context to the challenge. sorry, but i don't see it.

Shipping Manager After Hours
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Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Interesting, though a slightly odd scene.

Shipping Manager After Hours
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Comment by bassbone:
great red dress and lipstick but the lighting seems a bit too harsh and i really don't understand it - maybe i am missing something....

Shipping Manager After Hours
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Comment by Mark-A:
I like the cargo containers which help tie this in to the occupation, great looking model and dress, my only criticism is the left edge looks a little distracting making that area darker would have kept my attention on the main subject rather than darting to the background every now and then.

Still a great shot and in my top 5

Shipping Manager After Hours
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Comment by Lelez:
very good photo!