Food and drink, obviously; but the Christian iconography is not by accident. I hoped also that the broken bread would somehow suggest the feeding of more than one - i.e. family, or friends, or partners - despite the single wine glass (but hey, the sacrifices demanded by composition).
I feel I should add that I am not a religious person - in fact am a committed atheist. This is not however an attempt to make any kind of comment.
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As symbolism this isn't strong enough for me, but it's a good, competent shot, well lit but just a bit dull really. Had this been in a dinner situation with people socialsing and benefiting from it then it would be more potent I feel.
Very nice interpretation of the challenge. Lighting, color and composition are well done. It looks like some details are lost on the right side where the folds of the velvet made it look like it was the edge of the cloth. 8
good subject. Nice red drape in the background. The red wine is a little lost against all the red tho'. I'd crop the bottom edge of the cutting board and on the right just loose the bright line in the cloth. The lighting in a bit flat - more from the left or a white board to bounce the light back better?
I don't drink wine, but I do love your shot anyway! It may be just a tad dark, but the simplicity of the composition and the direction of the shadows works very well. The background serves the shot well, too.
Bad Points: Dull lifeless subject, area on the right distratcting (end of curtain? or just dark?)
Good Points: well exposed, pretty well composed apart from the right side, nice lights.
Overall Score: 5
Simply a beautiful photo. I absolutely love the colour co-ordination here and the lighting. The image is not too busy with objects filling the frame. Overall a lovely image that certainly portrays a message. Well done and GL in this weeks challenge.
Wonderful.... so simple,yet so complete... I just love the composition and the theme. Not too sure about the shadows though... Maybe a bit harsh. But I would still give it a 10. I wish it ribbon!
Religious connotations, or just happy to have a simple meal??? Either way, this is an excellent still life. Great lighting, composition, and I like what you did with the folds in the background. Good luck in the challenge! JD
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