This was one of three 10s I gave in this challenge. Shadows are very well integrated into the feel of the whole picture. Without them, it wouldn't be the same. Lower finish that I'd have expected but this is a very powerful picture.
Lovely shot, and the shadows playing are very nice.There are shuch subtle textures in these petals, and you show them nicely with very light shadows. Well done on this shot of an outstanding plant.
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow Advanced Edit
Magnolia in Shadow
Fit: Epitomises the idea behind the challenge 2
Absolutely spot on!
Aesthetics: An exceptional composition/exceptional aesthetics 3
As I said - spot on for me
Technical: Technically well executed 2
Wow: Real impact 2
This is a really great image for this challenge
Total Score = 9
Nicely done as far as tones go, and controlled processing too - the conversion works well also. I find the framing a little half-hearted - going off-centre is no bad thing for a more arresting image, but if you're determined to keep the full frame look of the image I'd strongly suggest being more committed with that - the negative space image left adds nothing here, I would suggest.
thats really cool, the petals look like porcelain. the composition doesn't do a lot for you though. I would have liked to see a bit more negative space around the flower
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