Ch #32 "granny; still life" - comments please.

[Angelo]

OK, my second attempt following some of your advice. any improvement?


http://angelo.smugmug.com/photos/15899510-L.jpg
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http://angelo.smugmug.com/photos/15899512-L.jpg

[dkoyanagi]

Nice composition Angelo. I like the contrasting colors and the depth of field. :thumb

[Angelo]

Nice composition Angelo. I like the contrasting colors and the depth of field. :thumb
Thank you. I was afraid it was a bit boring.

[gubbs]

Thank you. I was afraid it was a bit boring.
Angelo, nice shot but why don't you try experimenting with some dramatic lighting and some different angles :D

[Angelo]

Angelo, nice shot but why don't you try experimenting with some dramatic lighting and some different angles :D
OK. I need to rig a plain backdrop to give myself some flexibility. Thanks for the suggestion.

[gus]

What gubbs said mate....grab some cellophane & torches/globes whatever. Remember the best light can come from the cheapest option.

[Yuri Pautov]

Angelo!
Great composition with nice colors. At the same time I must say that for me the background is too complex. For a second or two my mind was choosing - what is the main subject... At the same time your DOF improves the situation... And your light does the same thing!

[digital faerie]

Angelo!
Great composition with nice colors. At the same time I must say that for me the background is too complex. For a second or two my mind was choosing - what is the main subject... At the same time your DOF improves the situation... And your light does the same thing!
I'll 2nd the dramatic lighting, but for me, I think you need a different subject that juxtaposes with the background. I think the spiraling mat draws you in, it has this centrifugal force to it. It would be interesting to experiment with different objects and how this shape plays with the mat. Does that make sense? I'm biased though since I like tension so much. :) I can't wait to see more!! :clap

[digital faerie]

Angelo!
Great composition with nice colors. At the same time I must say that for me the background is too complex. For a second or two my mind was choosing - what is the main subject... At the same time your DOF improves the situation... And your light does the same thing!
I'll 2nd the dramatic lighting, but for me, I think you need a different subject that juxtaposes with the background. I think the spiraling mat draws you in, it has this centrifugal force to it. It would be interesting to experiment with different objects and how this shape plays with the mat. Does that make sense? I'm biased though since I like tension so much. :) I can't wait to see more!! :clap

as a second thought, dramatic lighting on the mat by itself may prove worthy of looking into.

[Angelo]

I'll 2nd the dramatic lighting, but for me, I think you need a different subject that juxtaposes with the background. I think the spiraling mat draws you in, it has this centrifugal force to it. It would be interesting to experiment with different objects and how this shape plays with the mat. Does that make sense? I'm biased though since I like tension so much. :) I can't wait to see more!! :clap

as a second thought, dramatic lighting on the mat by itself may prove worthy of looking into.
Thanks for the input and challenge. I understand your "second thought" but not clear on your first.

[digital faerie]

Thanks for the input and challenge. I understand your "second thought" but not clear on your first.
Yuri thought the mat was distracting. I think it has potential to be an integral component of the photograph if you used a different subject besides the apples....but perhaps playing with shots by itself would be better.

I love how the lines of the mat spiral around and have such great texture. I felt that apples weren't really a proper compliment to the shape, lines, and color of the mat. does that make more sense? :scratch

[Angelo]

Ah, gotcha... OK, I'll play around some more. Thank you.

Yuri thought the mat was distracting. I think it has potential to be an integral component of the photograph if you used a different subject besides the apples....but perhaps playing with shots by itself would be better.


I love how the lines of the mat spiral around and have such great texture. I felt that apples weren't really a proper compliment to the shape, lines, and color of the mat. does that make more sense? :scratch

[4labs]

http://www.dgrin.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3932&stc=1

Angelo I hope you don't mindI was just wondering if the apples woudl look better on this side.. Just a thought.

[Angelo]

http://www.dgrin.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3932&stc=1

Angelo I hope you don't mindI was just wondering if the apples woudl look better on this side.. Just a thought.
OK Mister Hocus Pocus... I'm too busy figuring out how you did that to have an objective POV. Tell me why you think so and maybe others will also comment. :):

[4labs]

OK Mister Hocus Pocus... I'm too busy figuring out how you did that to have an objective POV. Tell me why you think so and maybe others will also comment. :):
Angelo its just me.. When I look at a picture my eyes move from left to right so i would like to see the apples on that side.. Maybe one of the more knowledgeable people would be kind enough to comment on whether I make sense or not. The Hokus Pokus was easy I just flipped it horizontally in PS.. Its one of the few things I know how to do,,

[Angelo]

Angelo its just me.. When I look at a picture my eyes move from left to right so i would like to see the apples on that side.. Maybe one of the more knowledgeable people would be kind enough to comment on whether I make sense or not. The Hokus Pokus was easy I just flipped it horizontally in PS.. Its one of the few things I know how to do,,
Well, I can understand that. We all have our own "sweet spots" When I get home I'll try a few other angles.

[snapapple]

Good idea Angelo. However, I don't see a predominant color here. How about if the objects were plain wooden blocks. Tan on brown - all one color tone. Then you'd have the straight lines of square or rectangular blocks with all the lines of the mat. I love the idea of the tension in that. Good start. Looking forward to more.

[Angelo]

thanks snappy. i'll try my hand at it tonight

[Angelo]

new shots ready for viewing

[digital faerie]

hey! you have more than one of those mats.....do you have 3? I wonder if you could take a shot of just the mats , different angles...etc. don't know if you're into that sort of thing though. especially if you could light it without direct flash and bring out the warmth of the mats....there's this awesome reddish brown in part of the mat that's very nice!:D

[ginger_55]

I still like the first one you posted best. It is the last one here, isn't it? I don't like green apples, I like yellow apples. (picky, picky, and I am hungry.)

I really like the composition and all. The thing that is missing for me is WOW or emotional involvement. Though it sure does make me hungry. I don't like the other little figures. And I have no thoughts on lighting.

I don't think I am being much help here. So far all my lighting has been natural, usually outdoors. I really haven't learned how to use artificial lighting. I still tend to photograph a subject. If I have to use a flash I do, but that is the extent of it. Anything you learn on lighting, I could learn, too.

ginger

[Eric&Susan]

I like the photo, esp. the DOF and the spirals of the mat. But I agree with snapapple there isn't a predominate color. If you going with the brown tone of the mat maybe you could use something along that line, walnuts or pinecones etc..?? That's just my .02

Eric