this is actually a granny smith apple and a lemon. i adjusted the colors with selective colors and hue saturation (i think i used that one) and then curves and levels. i burned a bit to bring out the shadows more... and neat imaged.
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I think it's because dpc hates OOF, even if it's abstract. I gave you a 6, which may not seem that high but it's the same score I gave the red and yellow ribbon winners. 6 is generally my score for a good, competent shot that meets the challenge.
thanks to all of you who voted and commented... i have to agree with oOWonderBreadOo... i think it was way underrated, too, but i am biased. i don't know why dpc would have an abstract challenge if people can't accept "abstract."
This definitely an abstract image reminds me of Nshapiro's style but lacks the vibrance of the colors. I believe this might suffer from being too abstract for most of DPCs tastes.
Abstract as I perceive abstract? Yes
Do I like it? Yeah, kinda!
Technicals? I think I'd like to see it with a bit more light on the top apple, or perhaps the top apple just a little less soft, but still not focused.