DSS 44 New Options

[WhatSheSaw]

So let me have it! :D

#1 Day Is Done
http://whatshesaw.smugmug.com/Competitions/DSS44-Silhouettes/P1210923AdjustCrop/793623780_sHguE-L.jpg


#2 Reflection
http://whatshesaw.smugmug.com/Competitions/DSS44-Silhouettes/P1220047AdjustCrop/793623193_xbRMy-L.jpg

#3 Grain
http://whatshesaw.smugmug.com/Competitions/DSS44-Silhouettes/P1220052AdjustCrop/793623130_myu44-L.jpg

#4 Grain 2
http://whatshesaw.smugmug.com/Competitions/DSS44-Silhouettes/P1220053AdjustCrop/793623232_2iFQW-L.jpg

#5 Do I Know You?
http://whatshesaw.smugmug.com/Competitions/DSS44-Silhouettes/DoIKnowYouAdjust/793623074_BCAeT-L.jpg

[red_zone]

I really like the story of #1. To me that says Friday on a winter evening, just after sunset, and all you want to do is get home. However, the silhouette of the stoplights is actually a fairly small part of the picture, so I'm not sure how that might influence the judges?

# 2 is an interesting concept, and nice crop, but just doesn't quite do it for me.

#5 is an old classic - two faces or a chalice? I like the crisp lines and the background color. To me it packs the most punch of your series.

I'd go with #5, maybe #1.

I like the whole set better than the first thread. For some reason, the screen really bothered me. Maybe it's cutting edge, but that combined with the cat/window cutout was an odd combination in any event.

[WhatSheSaw]

This was the original.

http://whatshesaw.smugmug.com/Competitions/DSS44-Silhouettes/P1210901AdjustCrop/788296475_pjZYL-L.jpg

[ic4u]

#5 then #1
I agree these are better than your original:thumb

[WhatSheSaw]

Thanks, ic4u and RedZone!

Is this better than #5 for Do I Know You? Would it be better with more contrast?
http://whatshesaw.smugmug.com/Competitions/DSS44-Silhouettes/DoIKnowYou2/793814828_Ftgq8-L.jpg

[ic4u]

Nice:thumb ....I personally don't think it needs more contrast, but maybe someone else will chime in too

[richtersl]

I like it too! I think it's a stronger entry than your original. :thumb

The contrast to me looks fine. I kinda like the addition of the eyeglasses.

[travelways]

I like #1

[tinamarie52]

I like #5 the best. I prefer it without the glasses and I don't think it needs more contrast.

I do like these better than your original.

chris

[WhatSheSaw]

Nice:thumb ....I personally don't think it needs more contrast, but maybe someone else will chime in too

Thanks, Karin!

[WhatSheSaw]

I like it too! I think it's a stronger entry than your original. :thumb

The contrast to me looks fine. I kinda like the addition of the eyeglasses.

Thanks, Linda! I kinda like it with the glasses, too. It is a little less abstract.

[WhatSheSaw]

I like #1

Thanks, Tatiana! I like it, too. But I am not sure that it is strong enouogh on the theme.

[WhatSheSaw]

I really like the story of #1. To me that says Friday on a winter evening, just after sunset, and all you want to do is get home. However, the silhouette of the stoplights is actually a fairly small part of the picture, so I'm not sure how that might influence the judges?

# 2 is an interesting concept, and nice crop, but just doesn't quite do it for me.

#5 is an old classic - two faces or a chalice? I like the crisp lines and the background color. To me it packs the most punch of your series.

I'd go with #5, maybe #1.

I like the whole set better than the first thread. For some reason, the screen really bothered me. Maybe it's cutting edge, but that combined with the cat/window cutout was an odd combination in any event.

Thanks, red_zone for the detailed analysis!

[WhatSheSaw]

I like #5 the best. I prefer it without the glasses and I don't think it needs more contrast.

I do like these better than your original.

chris

Thanks, Chris! I am trying to convey the idea that we don't really know ourselves. I think the glasses make the image less abstract and convey my concept a bit better. But maybe it just lessens the impact. :scratch