This was fun to shoot. I was completely lacking in ideas til around 11 last night when i decided that eggs would be fun to work with. Scalvert's was a big inspiration for this photo, even though we executed it very differently.
The first try i used three whites and yolks, but the consistancy was all wrong. The second try i went with 5 eggs, yolks only. The consistancy was even worse; it was really thick and bubbly and impossible to cut. Finally, i used 5 yolks and one white, and that was perfect. Cutting the peices out was actually really easy; i used a plastic lettuce knife.
RAW conversion
cloning touch-ups
dodging/burning
desat background
evened out the egg texture
border
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First Impression: You really must love eggs! :) This is a really fun and a very original photo (and sounds like you had fun setting it up as well!).
Technicals/Processing: Although the composition is good, having the pan straight on (like your inspiration) or a tighter crop would have strengthened your composition significantly. I am not a big fan of your background, its texture and pattern seems to compete with the omelet. While your focus for the most parts is good, I really wish the focus was sharp throughout -- the slightly out of focus handle knobs and lower right of the omelet are a little distracting. I think a final pass of sharpening would have helped to bring out some texture in the omelet. The lightning on the top left of the pan is a little strong.
Final thoughts: Unfortunately, I think, your choice of background costed you a few points, as technical shortfalls are fairly minor. This is a fun and very original image and, as Jutildasaid, you really can't go wrong with Calphalon!
Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
This is among the underrated pictures in the challenge ..
for (&&^()** sake how someone can rate this 2 and 3 ..
Well .. If I voted at this challenge, I would've gaven it 8-10 ..
very well done and keep up ,
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