Greetings from the Critique Club!,
COMPOSITION...composition seems a little haphazard - or rather its a standard placement of objects that can perhaps be improved by using a different viewpoint or arranging the elements in a different or unique perspective. Parts of the banana are bring cropped out of the frame as well. Cropping like this can be okay if intentional, but it looks like an accidental crop here. If you pull out just a tad, the banana would fit completely in the frame. The tablecloth and wooden background are a little distracting. Try using a material (usually a neutral color) that can you can pin up so that the background appears seamless. Or you can try draping it over a chair if you can't pin the material up. If still life photography is your thing, you can find all sorts of interesting backdrops at fabric stores - you can stock up on materials from the bargain bin and I'm sure they'll come in handy for future projects...
TECHNIQUE... the image suffers with focus - I'm not exactly sure why... your aperture is adequate enough...At a shutter speed of 1/1025, I doubt camera shake is a fator. I'm surprise yor shutter speed is that high granting the lighting conditions and your aperture setting... I don't find any part of the photo that's exactly in focus though...some unsharp masking in photoshop could have improved the photo in this area somewhat... a slight boost in saturation also gives your photo an added "punch" Lighting's slightly harsh. looks like you're using a natural light - excellent for still lifes. You can change the angle the light is hitting the objects. Maybe some more side-lighting would help in this case. Or use the warm window light of a rising/setting son...
OVERALL...Hope some of these tips have helped... with some practice, trial and error, and sometimes luck, you can get amazing still life photos with minimal equipment in your own home. Keep trying, and good luck! |
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