*Critique Club*
I see the complaint about the reflection. I have to disagree. I think that the reflection helps to bring this even more 'into your home'. I feel that this is something that you always do IN your home, and this does give a nice sense of home.
Your focus and clarity are really good. Nice detail in the cup, the pot and even in the reflection. Although it's pretty small, and we can't really see everything, it still looks like a kitchen back there.
I like how this is centered, but not really. The cup is to the right, and the pot is to the left, but it all kind of meets in the middle.
I think that the lighting is perfect. It displays the subject nicely, in my opinion, no harsh shadows or annoying bright spots. The is a noticable light coming through the window in the reflection, however, I don't think it effects the photo negatively. Overall very nice.
I do notice that the tiles on the wall are tilted, but I don't think that's the fault of the photographer, I think it's the fault of the person who put the tiles on the wall. lol Cause the tile line at the top of the cup, going to the left is nice and straight, however the one right above it tilts to the right slightly. Oh well, not a big deal at all. Just something that is noticable.
I think it's an excellent shot.
~Heather~
Central Perk Coffee Shop, and pouring hot water... believing in the Instant are ya? Like the composition, but don't like the colored tile partially coming out from behind the pot nor the fact that it makes you look pregnant :-)
Like this. It made me search for the camera - and makes you wonder how many people all over the world are doing this right now... water doesn't look very hot though!
I spent a long time looking at this picture. Good job getting the camera out of it! :) I did the reflective teapot last week for The Matrix and it was a real pain. I like the colors and the feel that this picture conveys, even though I'm not a coffee/tea drinker. It still says "home" and in a creative way.