After realizing this was a basic editing challenge, I almost did not submit this. But then I realize I only adjusted saturation/shadows. No spot editing or dodge/burning.
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Here is the colored version of the shot: www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=159060
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Obviously much more than a simple snap. Your composition shows a lot of thought and careful setup. The black background is beautiful (I'm a big fan of flat black backs) and the centrality of the subject is very appropriate. What about the desat?? I'm not convinced that it was the best decision. You were apparently seeking to draw attention to the rings, which you do, but the blandness of the flesh gives the image a cold feeling that the light tones of the flowers can't quite overcome. I guess I'd have liked to see the natural warm flesh-tones, maybe a brilliant flare from the rings (tough to accomplish!), and the flowers de-saturated instead?? I'm not sure. While I like this picture a lot, it doesn't have the much-sought-after DPC "wow-factor" so it won't score highly with a broad spectrum of voters, but it certainly is above the average. I haven't looked at all, or even most, of the entries in this challenge yet, so I can't say how it will do overall, but it's clearly a very good shot and will likely finish well into the top half of the field. I'd score it a six, maybe bump to seven after reviewing the whole field.
Aww That is sooo sweet! I love the way you used color accent with this image. You accented just the right things in the image. A very good idea for friendship.
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