NI
Crop
Smudge some noise away
clone out distracting bright thing that was not a major element
dodge
burn
I *know* this will tank.
I was in the local photo accessories store (walmart) thinking of something xmas-y, after mucho naaaahs, I thought "What *isn't* in those catalogs?" Then I chuckled. Then I laughed. Then I laughed more. Then other shoppers gave me that funny look I get so often so I smiled and went on my way. Then I chuckled.
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Post-challenge vindication: A christmas-specials flyer newspaper-insert dealybob had a similar photo, so *there*!!!
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Oh, dear. This one. Why me!
Okay, I got the joke out of the way.
Seriously, the technicals on this are just fine. You kept the center of interest on the box with that nice 1.8 aperture and it's well-positioned in the frame. I like the bit of red that complements the green and all goes perfectly on the gold stand. The red background of course, keys in the seasonal theme.
So, it is appealing merchandising and I expect if the box contained (oh, say) chocolate-covered cherries, you'd probably be close to the front page!
I see persimmons!! This MUST be a JP-original! I thought it, then decided not...now I'm thinking YES! hahaha Well lighted and composed, I'd already scored it a 7.... might bump :P
You're probably getting a lot flack on this one. I like the composition. Creative idea. The light green contrast a little bit too much with the red but other than that good job.
Hilarious! I love how well focused it is. Good thing you picked a green box too! Nice touch with the stockings in the background. My boyfriend is standing behind me cheering you on!!!!
How come average size is smaller than Italian size I did think Italian have the smallest in the world ?
In Iceland we have to made our condom selves Europe standard is to small !