Help me choose, I need HELP!

EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
edited March 17, 2009 in Other Cool Shots
Smuggers, I need your expert and non expert opinions pleeeze!
The light was just begging for this picture to be taken of the only color in the room which is this bottle.

Which one do you like; if any?
Is there anything I should do differently if none are worthy?

1.

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#2
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#3
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#4
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#5
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~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe

Comments

  • AzzaroAzzaro Registered Users Posts: 5,643 Major grins
    edited March 15, 2009
    That is one I wish I had shot........ My non expert opinion its a 10, maybe and 11 clap.gif no.1 would be my choice as the one to go with..... azzaro
  • nosmonosmo Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited March 15, 2009
    well done. go with #1
    steve
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  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited March 15, 2009
    Hi Eia, Three in a row for #1. The orange/brown bottle has a lovely glow to it. clap.gif
    Cheers, Richard.
  • cj99sicj99si Registered Users Posts: 880 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    #2, and I generally hate soft photos.
  • clemensphoto'sclemensphoto's Registered Users Posts: 647 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    #1 for sure.
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  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    Eia wrote:

    The light was just begging for this picture to be taken of the only color in the room which is this bottle.

    Since you want to emphasize the beautiful light on the subject (the bottle), I would get rid of any distractions like the table leg on the right and excessive detail in the background. Of the images you posted I have to play the contrarian and pick # 2. Hope you don't mind that I took the liberty of cropping #2 and adjusting shadows/highlites to illustrate what I mean. You can see the result here
     and with a dimmer bg here .
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    Jack
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  • billtaichibilltaichi Registered Users Posts: 75 Big grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    I like #3 best, I think the table on the right adds a little interest myself but in #3 it is subdued enough to keep focus on the bottle. Not sure why but the ones that aren't as sharp seem to make me want to rub my eyes. Anyway Nice job! clap.gif
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  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    Jack'll do wrote:
    Since you want to emphasize the beautiful light on the subject (the bottle), I would get rid of any distractions like the table leg on the right and excessive detail in the background. Of the images you posted I have to play the contrarian and pick # 2. Hope you don't mind that I took the liberty of cropping #2 and adjusting shadows/highlites to illustrate what I mean. You can see the result here
     [/size]and with a dimmer bg here .
    :DThank you for taking the liberty...I'm going to try that! I truly appreciate your suggestion and help!!!I do like the darker background to focus on the bottle. But, I like the fact a little more can be seen too that gives it a story as to where or what it is. hmmm... back to the drawing board!!!
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    Good eye for this one! I'd go with #3 or #1. But I would crop out the table/shelf/whatever on the right. It's a distraction. You don't need it. The image would be much better zoomed in a bit so as to crop the right and top a bit.

    492651943_F7Qm4-L.jpg

    What do you think?
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    Jeff Meyers
  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    jeffmeyers wrote:
    Good eye for this one! I'd go with #3 or #1. But I would crop out the table/shelf/whatever on the right. It's a distraction. You don't need it. The image would be much better zoomed in a bit so as to crop the right and top a bit.

    492651943_F7Qm4-L.jpg

    What do you think?

    I think I like it....mwink.gif Thank you very,, very much!!!!
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    Eia wrote:
    I think I like it....mwink.gif Thank you very,, very much!!!!

    You're welcome. I think it's a GREAT image. thumb.gifthumb.gif
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    Jeff Meyers
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    Eia wrote:
    I think I like it....mwink.gif Thank you very,, very much!!!!
    Very nice vision and work. Agreed. :D Michael
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  • RBrogenRBrogen Registered Users Posts: 1,518 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    jeffmeyers wrote:
    You're welcome. I think it's a GREAT image. thumb.gifthumb.gif

    I agree...that adjusted crop really focuses the attention where it needs to be! thumb.gif Great shot.
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  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2009
    Thanks everyone for your help and advice. I appreciate it!!!
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2009
    Fabulous image to start with, and Jeff's crop makes it a definite 10 IMO. This one's a winner!
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  • Dooginfif20Dooginfif20 Registered Users Posts: 845 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2009
    I would go with #1 myself!
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  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2009
    It is fascinating to hear one another's favorite pick.

    I have looked at them too long! So I appreciate fresh eyes!:D
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • leaforteleaforte Registered Users Posts: 1,948 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2009
    Very nice still life. You saw the opportunity and took it!clap.gif
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