#14 help deciding

MrsCue

I popped in this morning and noticed challenge #14.
Now I very rarely shoot still life but I have been so down recently, that's exactly what I have been shooting. Shooting for me! I have really enjoyed myself.
So I thought I would use one of my pictures for the challenge. I just can't make up my mind which one to use. Can you help me decide please?
TYIA :thumb


The snowman was made by one of my daughters a couple of years ago. His nose was missing so I had to replace it. I decided sharpening an orange colouring pencil to a point and breaking off tip would make a perfect nose

AnnasPhotos

I like the 2nd one the best. There is something about that shot that grabs my attention. I like the detail on the presents and how the snowman is blurred.
Excellent work!

MrsCue

Thanks Anna

richtersl

I agree with Anna. #2 also gets my vote.

Travis

#2 as well... it has more depth and interest

Pat664422

I agree with the others about #2. I first saw it when I was looking through the new entries and it made me stop and want to examine it further. It also made me laugh, although since the snowman looks like he is melting, it seems like a bit of a mixed message between distress and joy, heh. Maybe you could call it Parting Gifts? Don't forget to give it a title... I noticed your entry doesn't have one yet.

The only thing I could suggest for improvement is a different background? Maybe with some little trees in the behind the snowman would be more typically in context? But I do like it as it is.

MrsCue

Thanks everyone

Pat664422 wrote:

I agree with the others about #2. I first saw it when I was looking through the new entries and it made me stop and want to examine it further. It also made me laugh, although since the snowman looks like he is melting, it seems like a bit of a mixed message between distress and joy, heh. Maybe you could call it Parting Gifts? Don't forget to give it a title... I noticed your entry doesn't have one yet.

The only thing I could suggest for improvement is a different background? Maybe with some little trees in the behind the snowman would be more typically in context? But I do like it as it is.

I actually shot it for the purpose of making a greeting card so wanted to leave room for text on the left of the shot.

I thought about making some dark silhouette type houses to go against the blue wall but didn't go back to shooting it.
We are all really ill with different things, I can't believe how much is going around this winter! So I am nurse to 5 kids, a hubby and myself! Probably won't get time for a reshoot anyway now :cry