Someone must really like this doll as I have seen it in a few recent challenges. Guess it's kind of like the person who uses those wood figures. Anyhow, if someone presented me this photo and asked me to guess the topic, I don't think I would ever guess coffee shop. Yes, I do see the coffee, but for me, my eyes stay focused on the doll. Sorry.
I think a more creative title could have pushed this shot into the top. As it stands it is still an interesting photo and a creative take on the challenge.
Interesting. You usually do find the book, smoke and cups in coffee shops. Like the "cold" clothing too. The large area of black is a bit disturbing. Maybe crop that out some to enhance the other objects.
i really am growing to love this picture! love the colors, love the lighting, love the beatnick coffeehouse feel, love the ciggy, love your model! wish i could read the title of that book, though. this may have to end up as a favorite! sheesh!
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with the major/cut/delete editing (whatever the blackness is) this just doesn't work for me. you'd probably have received a much higher score with just the shadow in the background and the cup.