used Olympus C-750 "2-in-1" in-camera
then PSE 2.0 to Crop, do manual Levels, and Unsharp Mask
Nothing I could do to recover the blown-out white on the perfume spritzer - didn't notice until the sun was down, and it's the last day.
Zut alors, c'est la vie, avec l'eau de toilette.
(translation: "Aw shoot, that's life with toilet water")
Post Script note of bitterness: To the nine of you who gave this photo a "1" rating (meaning, I suppose, that nothing could be worse about it), if you ever revisit this photo, please do me the courtesy of sending me 4 or 5 of your photos, so I can learn how things are supposed to be done.
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I'm a little shocked how low this photo ended; especially if I consider the other pictures. Maybe people were a little jealous about your special effect ;), I don't know. Anyway don't let this discourage you.
I really had to look at this for a long time to figure out how you did it - but I think I've got it - one side is a picture placed next to the other? Your lighting is different on each one. The perfume one seems like a little too much light and the onion/garlic seems like not quite enough when right next to the other. I'm not a big fan of either background. Interesting idea for the challenge though!
I understand the contrast here, but it looks just like two photos set side by side - no relationship between them. If they were all in the same frame you could give some meaning through the composition or the lighting. Each photo is good - though small and hard too see if they are really sharp, and see the details of texture.
To many things going on. divergence appears to diverse. I find neither subject to be shown in all its potential glory. Gutsy challenge though i'm sure it wasnt easy.
Very curious how you did this within the rules of the challenge. Looks pretty good, but lacks focus. either of the pictures work separately, but together it is a bit pointless. (6)
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