Help me choose, I need HELP!

[Eia]

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.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/492134428_rbi7t-XL.jpg



#2
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/492133829_u8uqt-XL.jpg


#3
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/492133314_Y4H2P-XL.jpg


#4
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/492132901_XXdzw-XL.jpg

#5
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/492135058_wgqi8-XL.jpg

[Azzaro]

That is one I wish I had shot........ My non expert opinion its a 10, maybe and 11 :clap no.1 would be my choice as the one to go with..... azzaro

[nosmo]

well done. go with #1

[R.Jay]

Hi Eia, Three in a row for #1. The orange/brown bottle has a lovely glow to it. :clap
Cheers, Richard.

[cj99si]

#2, and I generally hate soft photos.

[clemensphoto's]

#1 for sure.

[Jack'll do]

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
(http://jackganson.smugmug.com/photos/492591792_gXyJm-XL.jpg) and with a dimmer bg here (http://jackganson.smugmug.com/photos/492581624_ezunU-XL.jpg) .

[billtaichi]

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

[Eia]

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
(http://jackganson.smugmug.com/photos/492591792_gXyJm-XL.jpg) [/size]and with a dimmer bg here (http://jackganson.smugmug.com/photos/492581624_ezunU-XL.jpg) .
: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!!!

[jeffmeyers]

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.

http://jeffmeyers.smugmug.com/photos/492651943_F7Qm4-L.jpg

What do you think?

[Eia]

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.

http://jeffmeyers.smugmug.com/photos/492651943_F7Qm4-L.jpg

What do you think?

I think I like it....:wink Thank you very,, very much!!!!

[jeffmeyers]

I think I like it....:wink Thank you very,, very much!!!!

You're welcome. I think it's a GREAT image. :thumb :thumb

[DaddyO]

I think I like it....:wink Thank you very,, very much!!!!
Very nice vision and work. Agreed. :D Michael

[RBrogen]

You're welcome. I think it's a GREAT image. :thumb :thumb

I agree...that adjusted crop really focuses the attention where it needs to be! :thumb Great shot.

[Eia]

Thanks everyone for your help and advice. I appreciate it!!!

[redleash]

Fabulous image to start with, and Jeff's crop makes it a definite 10 IMO. This one's a winner!

[Dooginfif20]

I would go with #1 myself!

[Eia]

It is fascinating to hear one another's favorite pick.

I have looked at them too long! So I appreciate fresh eyes!:D

[leaforte]

Very nice still life. You saw the opportunity and took it!:clap