I coated the apple with a thin layer of oil to make the water bead so that it would appear to sweat.
I'm quite happy with the results of this challenge--the first time I was above 5.5. This is also by far the most comments I've received, and they were all very helpful (and many were flattering).
I'm going to see if I can fix up the angle, and post the updated on flickr.
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The "sweat" on the apple is what made this photo. Good DoF to keep the other objects identifiable but the apple the center of attention. I might have used the measuring tool to rotate the picture a smidge clockwise.
7 - Good and humorous, but the title is what makes it in my opinion, and while not normally a 'fan' of 'title heavyweight', given this Challenge, the 'text addition restrictions', your 'subject' and the 'emotion' you were conveying (and did so well too) - I make an exception. Criticism; perhaps a different crop and angle.
Great concept, excellent DOF, really "got" the challenge. The tilt is throwing me off, don't know if it's actual tilt or just a perception thing, but still scored high!
I really like this one. The story is very well told through the items you have here and the apple is clearly sweating. Right on theme for this challenge. Good job.
I liked the title, and then really liked seeing the apple "sweat" (didn't notice that at first). The technicals aren't awesome. I don't like subjects with writing to be OOF, even if it is DOF. 7
Pure gold! Well done on a great intepretation of the challenge - a very amusing idea and a well executed shot. Honestly? I think it's got what it takes - nice one.
Ok, this is good. AT LAST an image that gives me a giggle and actually does that this challenge is meant to do - inspire feelings. Really well taken, great thought behind the image. You are a ray of sunshine in a pretty dull challenge. I love it.
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