#32 - First thing I've shot in a while

GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
edited August 30, 2009 in The Dgrin Challenges
Okay, so not my finest piece of work ever, but I can't think of what to change or add. Any C&C greatly appreciated.

Always half full
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Emily
Psalm 62:5-6

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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    WB, Em!

    You know, every time I think I might be getting the hang of this here photography thing, you post something that's so full of skill, creativity and downright brilliance that I wonder if I should skip the visual arts and stick with performing instead....!

    Srsly, woman. It's brilliant (like just about every image you've ever posted!)

    My only possible adustment might be the background colour. It's.... well... GREEN. Really, really REALLY green. :D
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  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    I'm with Diva, though the green seems somehow .... I dunno know why .... right.

    Clean. Creative take on the theme. Elegant.

    Guess you need to go back to the drawing board.

    NOT

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  • jeffgrovesjeffgroves Registered Users Posts: 106 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    The green works well me as well.
    It is clean.

    I like it! thumb.gif Something about that green with the orange juice just pops for me! I like it. Yes sir, I like it a lot.

    Very creative.
    ;) Jeff
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    Actually, I am going to nit ever-so-slightly: clean up the reflection from the softbox (or window, or flash diffuser or whatever it was). Either use a gobo to mask out that one specular highlight or (shhhh... I won't tell :D) clone it out in PS. Hardly a a deal-breaker, but you're work is SO (insert multiple emphases) high class and technically solid that a small detail like that shows.

    And I'm still bowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gif
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  • ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    WOW! Brilliant idea! I love the color choice, makes it pop IMO
    :jawdrop
    Karin


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  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    Wow, thanks for all the kind replies! Diva, good point about the highlight. I'll play with that. Thanks!
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • adbsgicomadbsgicom Registered Users Posts: 3,615 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    Wickedly clever. Personally, I'm liking this type of thought about perspective.
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  • MrsCueMrsCue Registered Users Posts: 412 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    Wow!
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  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited August 29, 2009
    :wowWow! I had to put on my shades for this one!:cool If you were in the MC on with this one I would certainly call this loud! drums.gif But I like it!!!:D Gives me a couple ideas too for the MC.mwink.gif
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  • leaforteleaforte Registered Users Posts: 1,948 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2009
    Very original, and very on point with the theme. Nice work.
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  • heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2009
    I'm thirsty for orange juice!

    (really nice idea!)
    Heather
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  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2009
    Thanks for the input everyone!
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2009
    heatherfeather wrote:
    I'm thirsty for orange juice!

    (really nice idea!)

    Never mind the orange juice, where's the vodka? headscratch.gif

    Seriously, nice shot Emily!!!! thumb.gif
    Linda

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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2009
    Hi Emily,

    I like your idea to start with and the colors too.

    I would give more contrast to the colors to make the yellow standing up a little more
    and I would also play with the objects.

    Maybe you can try using only one object (or 2) ant repeat it (them)
    in a cool graphical composition...

    I would also avoid using a glass with a pattern on it - to me the glass decoration
    is distracting from the idea of abstract
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2009
    If this is not "one of your finest" then I REALLY have a long way to go! I think it is spectacular--could see it printed large in some really mod deli or martini bar! mwink.gif
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

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  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited August 30, 2009
    I'll add my WOW to the pile :D

    I too thought the one specular highlight near the lip of the jug especially, to be a tad distracting, but its is still minor overall.
    Sean
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