Pecan Pie......

DanielB

tell me what ya think... #1 or 2?

#1


#2

johno

I like #2... However, the background is... well I'm not sure. There's something black in the background that distracts me. Also, I would try some different lighting situations. Like a pie in the window...

peace.
johno~

Shakey

Both seem dark on my monitor.
I would go a different course, I would have the pie presented on a plate with whipped cream topping. Try to get some contrast between the pie ,plate, and cream and utensil.

Tim

Jamoke

Great Idea
I like the idea, but I don't like the DOF - I'd try a wider aperature.
I even think the lighting would be fine if the DOF was extended a little.

DeeZee_UK

I think the depth of field is to shallow. That and the whole shot seems too close, its just too much pie.

DavidTO

I also think that I see some camera shake. How long was your exposure, and was it handheld?

robinsphotos

It is a yummy idea, but just too...I don't know, maybe if the lighting was a little different you would be able to appreciate the pecans more?

DanielB

DavidTO wrote:

I also think that I see some camera shake. How long was your exposure, and was it handheld?

uhhh not too fast if i recall... plus i can't re-shoot. its all gone now.:D

drats.. back to the drawing board.

gus

Both oof & with poor lighting IMO. I only say that to you because i know you are capable of a lot lot better.

Dee

I agree with Gus

Humungus wrote:

Both oof & with poor lighting IMO. I only say that to you because i know you are capable of a lot lot better.

You can do better!:):

BassAngler

Sounds like an excuse to make or buy another pie...reshoot time!!

I agree on the depth of field....show more in focus rather than out. It's almost too hard to see what the subject is.

ian408

I think #1 was a good idea. However, I also think you want a DOF that keeps
the pie in focus and everything else OOF. How to do that you ask?

What you'll need to do is figure out the size of the slice front to back and then
calculate the aperture that you gets the pie in focus from the tip to crust.

Good luck!

saurora

Gone?...and I was just going to offer to bring a pot of coffee over!!! Looks appetizing, but not inspiring. Definitely needs to be sharper...somehow more decadent and inviting. Maybe include a model off to the side with a big, yummy bite on a gleaming fork just about to pop into her mouth. Only show a partial shot of her face (the mouth area). Heck, what do I know? I'd work on it some more. But watch those calories.

Flyinggina

with everyone's comments. But boy, does that pie look delicious!! It's a good idea, Daniel. Explain to the powers that be that you need another pecan pie for your art. Then share it with us.

Virginia

vangogh

Flyinggina wrote:

with everyone's comments. But boy, does that pie look delicious!! It's a good idea, Daniel. Explain to the powers that be that you need another pecan pie for your art. Then share it with us.

Virginia

How about a lovely dollop of thick cream on it as well to make it more decadent as some one else suggested!! & I don't even like nuts!!

CookieS

I like the second one.

georges

Go with number 2, but crop it tight enough to loose the background and the pie tin. gs