Too dark. Don't like the aspect ratio. Neatimage can deal with that noise. Boring. Maybe a bit more light at the bottom of frame. I'd like to see all of the plate.
Actually it's entered because I really like the complexity you can find in simple things: compare the blandness of the set-up, of the subject - the absolutely every-day nature of this stuff (other than that it was the least scratched spoon I could find without buying a new one) - and the progression of light and reflections in the steel and china.
Lighting, as ever, is the trick. In this case it's a piece of paper wrapped around the subject 180 degrees, which is backlit with a single halogen desk-lamp. If I were to take it again, I'd use more than one light source to even out the light on the background.
Cropped, lightened and then curves to restore the black point, a little USM, re-sized.
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Too dark. Don't like the aspect ratio. Neatimage can deal with that noise. Boring. Maybe a bit more light at the bottom of frame. I'd like to see all of the plate.
a beautifully simple photograph, the lighting is perfect far greater than I would ever expect from myself, the shadows of the spoon work well with its surroundings, I love the light/white top, and the dark/black bottom, it gives a yin/yang feeling even within the spooon..good job on your great work.
It's so delicious, it's almost sinful. The curves, the shadows, the lighting, the shine on the spoon and plate and the hint of the dark make a very sensual picture.
This was one of my 10 votes during the challenge. So needless to say I love it.
The tones, shadows and textures are perfect in my estimation.
Highlighting the top edge of the plate was a stroke of genius. That little extra bit of definition really pulled the shot off. Without it I think too much fade would have lessened the definition and drama.
Damn - wanted third, to complete the set of ribbons :-)
Thanks for all comments - nothing about noise? - and all votes. I'm surprised by the contrast comment - though I know what is meant.
JJ - indeed nice to meet on the homepage, though as ever you're at least one step ahead ...
I was surprised (and delighted) by this placing; I've switched off my scores on the front page, and so had no idea where this was scoring, and it didn't seem to have enough comments to be rating this highly, and i really thought it was too subtle (or just plain dark) to do so well here.
When I first looked at this I didnt think much of it but a closer look and it really is beautiful I like it very much Well done the poor saucer or plate didnt get a mention they both look great together.
Very nice shot. However, I do find that the difference in light at the top and bottom of the photo a bit distracting. Very impressed how you got the spoon to look so smooth and I love the reflection in it. The reflection in the plate is also sweet. Good work.
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