Had another idea, but couldn't find a cello. I know someone who knows someone who has a cello, but I think that particular instrument is worth more than my car. So this is my "I gotta think of something else" shot. My kitchen nook, emptied of the fake tree, table and chairs, metal basket holder thingie, and rug. Love the fact you can heal or clone out all the kitty litter on the floor - easier than sweeping! Cropped to get rid of the two electrical outlets, though I did kind of like them in there - emphasized the "empty" part. Single desk lamp from the doorway into the nook - 'twas not in the room proper.
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Statistics
Place: 25 out of 114 Avg (all users): 6.1004 Avg (commenters): 6.6364 Avg (participants): 5.9861 Avg (non-participants): 6.1469 Views since voting: 1164 Views during voting: 380 Votes: 249 Comments: 36 Favorites: 0
I like this picture. The color and focus are very strong. The lighting seems a bit harsh to me, though. ...I can imagine the table lamp with the shade removed sitting on the floor just out of the frame. A little softer light would have worked better IMHO. I am one of the 94 who scored this a 6. (Interestingly, I chose an earth tone setting for my shot, too. Yours, however is much better.)
Nice shot overall Deb. You have a knack for these warm, earth tone type shots. Great long shadow and nice overall lighting. Would like to have seen more of the room but this still works well and easily fits the challenge. My eyes are drawn secondarily to the reflections in the window. Cloning those out may have been nice - but probably a very minor point. Good shot and who can complain about another 6.+ score.
Composition Nice composition but I'd like to see it a little wider. Not really much to say
Technical stuff (exposure, dof, lighting etc…) Beautiful lighting, enough to get the nice long shadow which is very important compositionally, but not enough to light the vase too harshly. Seems perfectly exposed, everything else spot on.
Meeting the challenge Yeah, its wide enough and empty enough to not be a corner so of course
Other I find the reflections of the frames in the windows distracting. If I were you i'd clone them out.
My personal opinion If I'd voted on this challenge, I would have picked this out as one of yours. Your shots like this are always so beautiful (as is this one). Great to have a "signature shot" based on fundamental photography skills such as subtle lighting and tones rather than just the content. Pretty impressive that you can score a 6+ and not even make a dent on your profile page!
This was one of my favourite images in the challenge. I really like the warmth of the earthy tones and the great shadows generated by the seemingly single light source. I think you've composed this very well, because there is a lot of "reflectivity" in the picture: the two windows, vase versus shadow, angular floor tiles versus nice curved neck of the vase. I think it was a wise choice to clone out the sockets (and litter). Great shot.
Trading Post...
This is a lovely shot. Great warm colors. I love the shadow. Nice placement of your "object". You met the challenge in every way, which your score reflects! BTW - that's 5 challenges in a row above a 6 score. I smell a ribbon soon!
Great shot as usual, Deb. Thought I would make you my guinea pig for the scoring pro forma I have been developing. Hope you find it useful.
Challenge: Empty Room
Challenge Description: Your challenge this week. Take one thing and your camera into an empty room and photograph it. (Advanced Editing)
A Score re meeting the challenge
{ 0} Does not meet challenge
{+1} Clearly meets the challenge
**{+2} Epitomises the idea behind the challenge
For me, this is an excellent example of how I saw the challenge being realised.
B Composition & Aesthetics
{ 0} No discernible compositional form or merit
{+1} Snap-shot like composition
**{+2} Well composed, aesthetically pleasing
{+3} An exceptional composition/exceptional aesthetics
The tones are superb and the use of the rule of thirds on the major verticals all work well. The cast shadow adds a degree of poignancy to the mood of the picture.
C Technical Considerations
{ 0} Technically flawed
{+1} Technically OK
**{+2} Technically well executed
{+3} Evidence of technical mastery/wizardry
Clean rendition of the shot, in line with the minimalist aesthetic expected of the subject matter.
D WOW Factor
{ 0} Not special/ordinary
{+1} Has some degree of impact
**{+2} Obvious impact
{+3} Slaps you in face
This picture does it for me in a quietly stated way.
nice photo. great texture and color in the tile floor and on the vase. I think the room may have been more powerful without the windows, but oh well. Great image otherwise.
This is such a strong photo! The light and shadows are so striking, and those rich brown tones are to die for. This is definitely one of my favorites in this challenge!!
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