I can't believe how hard it is to come up with any ideas for the "contrived" side of this theme, or maybe I'm just slow

Anywho, here's a couple that I managed to come up with.

The 1st is called "Contrived color - Exposed"


and the second is called "The Root of contrived color"



So, what do you all think, are they any good? Do they fit the theme? And which do you prefer?


Thanks in advance for looking,


Tim

I cannot tell how the photos fit the theme, but I really like the second one.

- I personally think it's a very good photo, capture and composition

I like the 2nd one too - composition works better. Cute idea

But are you sure you're not still working on #17??!!

Originally Posted by photo-bug I cannot tell how the photos fit the theme, but I really like the second one. - I personally think it's a very good photo, capture and composition

Oo-er!! I guess that I've missed the point then.

I was trying to come at the challenge from the "contrived" view, presenting something that is fake, ie covered up, and thought of dyed hair. My wife was about to re-do her roots and I thought it might fit the "contrived" theme. Hence the two pics of the natural blond roots showing through and then the bottle of hair-dye being used.

Thanks for taking the time to comment and for giving me a fresh perspective on it.


Tim

Originally Posted by divamum I like the 2nd one too - composition works better. Cute idea But are you sure you're not still working on #17??!!

Yea, that's just occured to me too.


I have to say that I'm finding that this challenge is really hard to get ideas from, the last 2 chalenges that I've entered I found ideas came within a couple of days. But I think on this one I'll be using most of the 2 weeks to try and get an idea brought forward.

I'm not complaining, I think it's great to try and stretch that lonely brain cell of mine to try new things.

Tim

#1 for me, although I like the composition of #2 and it tells the story more clearly. I suspect for many #1 is not obvious enough.

My problem with #2 is the bright glove in the foreground. It pulls the eye away from the part - and thus the subject of the photo. I think that cloning it out would be difficult unless you are very, very good at it.

Bottom line is that I think you should keep trying. You have already had a creative take on the theme and I'll bet you come up with something wonderful.

Originally Posted by Flyinggina #1 for me, although I like the composition of #2 and it tells the story more clearly. I suspect for many #1 is not obvious enough. My problem with #2 is the bright glove in the foreground. It pulls the eye away from the part - and thus the subject of the photo. I think that cloning it out would be difficult unless you are very, very good at it. Bottom line is that I think you should keep trying. You have already had a creative take on the theme and I'll bet you come up with something wonderful.

Thanks for the comments.

I just gave a try to cloning out the glove, but I dont know if I've got the skill/abilities.

Here's what I came up with...




Tim

Ok, so looking at that cloning I'm kinda cringing. I tried again, what do you think of this version?



I'm still not altogether happy with it, I'd love to re-shoot but I dont think my beloved's roots will be showing through in time!!!!

Tim

I definitely like the clone job in the second one the best. Just not sure overall with the picture for this caliber of a challenge. Although I do like the idea of it, and it is a great shot. I've just seen you day a lot better work I think. You got it in ya, just keep diggin.

Originally Posted by Candid Arts I definitely like the clone job in the second one the best. Just not sure overall with the picture for this caliber of a challenge. Although I do like the idea of it, and it is a great shot. I've just seen you day a lot better work I think. You got it in ya, just keep diggin.

Yea, I think you're right, the cloning isn't up to the standard for a challenge. I've spent enough time and thought on this one, I think it's time to move on to developing another idea. Still, at least I've got this one to fall back on if the lonely brain cell fails to come up with an alternative


Tim