the flame of the candle looks really washed out .. maybe a quicker shutter speed may have worked a little better ... for the lighting challenge i think either the candle or the book would have worked i think they take away from each other in the image then help each other
hbunch7187: First of all, thank you for taking the time to critique this image.
I agree that the flame is a little bit pixeled in the orange part. I did not manipulate the flame at all so I am not sure how it happened or how to correct it the right way.
As for the border, it shows up as orange on my monitor - the same color as the orange in the flame. I actually picked the color from the image on the screen (flame)when I was working on this.
I received another comment on the flame being too hot, or too bright. I did not think it was at the time, but agree now that is could have been a little more subdued.
I think this is a neat image. I like the simplicity of it. The lighting on the book is neat. I can read the words "Learning to Light" However, can't read the othe words, which I am assuming is the author? I wish I could see them better, although I think that's just because they are smaller than the title.
I like the green color of the book.
The flame is a bit blown out, just a little too bright. Also I see some pixelation in the orange part of the flame. Not sure what caused that, or how to fix it. Actually, not even sure it shows up for anyone but me since no one else commented on it, but I do see it, and it does look a bit odd.
The dark area on the candle is a distraction since it blends in with the background so well. I would like to have seen the candle turned to a side where you couldn't see, or could barely see that black area.
The border is nice. Not overpowering. Curious as to why you picked the tan color as it doesn't appear to be in the photo. It does work though. As I said, it's not too strong and doesn't distract from the image at all.
This is a neat image for the challenge. It doesn't have a huge visual appeal, nothing to really make it jump out at me and make me stare at it for a long time, but it is technically well done and interesting.
~Heather~
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