Which one you think is better?

Mohamed.GhuloomMohamed.Ghuloom Registered Users Posts: 305 Major grins
edited March 1, 2009 in Other Cool Shots
Would appreciate your thoughts :deal

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  • clemensphoto'sclemensphoto's Registered Users Posts: 647 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2009
    #2 my fav
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  • JohnBeJohnBe Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
    edited January 28, 2009
    Which one you think is better?
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  • Mohamed.GhuloomMohamed.Ghuloom Registered Users Posts: 305 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2009
    What is missing in the photo?
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  • aj986saj986s Registered Users Posts: 1,100 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2009
    Of these 2, I prefer #1. The background in #2 appears too fakey. The transition between ground and background is a bit distracting. IMHO, seamless black or white would look nice.
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  • jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2009
    #2. But the watermark is pretty distracting.
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  • jaxjax Registered Users Posts: 143 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2009
    Hello!

    Here's my thoughts:
    • Both could do without the third stone on the right. It doesn't add anything other then distraction.
    • There's too much light coming from the back. Because of this there's no real detail in the little diamond (?) thingies surrounding the main stone.
    • My first reaction was to try to read the watermark. And after I figured out what it said, my eyes still kept coming back to it all the time.
    • A seamless black background would probably set out the jewels best.
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  • chrismoorechrismoore Registered Users Posts: 1,083 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2009
    I agree with getting rid of the third jewel. I like number 1 best. Not a big fan of the vignette in 2.
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  • manboumanbou Registered Users Posts: 105 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2009
    -- Agree on getting rid of the 3rd jewel.

    -- I would recommend getting some sort of lighting to create a sparkle in the blue jewel. It looks too dull.

    -- Simplify! How about a solid-color seamless background?
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  • WingsOfLovePhotoWingsOfLovePhoto Registered Users Posts: 797 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2009
    + 1 for #1. I don't like the vignette at all. Takes away from the main subject. Maybe an unsharp mask might give some sparkle? 75% 2/3
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  • Mohamed.GhuloomMohamed.Ghuloom Registered Users Posts: 305 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2009
    I do think the watermark is distracting, so I have started using another one from now on. It will be LENS Photography and the site url on the bottom right corner of the picture, that's it.

    I do agree with the 3rd stone, but don't know.. i really love the 2nd one and it gives more beauty to the blue one.

    I do respect all your opinions and it's very nice to have people criticizing your work..

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  • p27rpyp27rpy Registered Users Posts: 520 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2009
    #1 for me. i like the more natural colors in it.
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  • AAABluestockingAAABluestocking Registered Users Posts: 116 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2009
    The blue one is a cut stone? I think it needs to be lighter and sharpened to show it off at it's best. IMHO
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