I hadn't seen the name "Poirot" outside a Agatha Christie novel. Then I noticed that if you crop it right below the name, it becomes one of those pictures where you can "reverse the perspective" -- it gives the illusion of being shot from below and to the right...or maybe my eyes are just too tired!
Too much background in this one, even if it is blurred substantially. I don't think I would've cut off the clock either, it looks pretty cool. The lighting is good, but I think with a blank black background (say that one 10 times fast!) it would've been more effective. It is a nice shot though, don't let me get you down about it. Good Luck! - Inspzil
I like the old clock. It may be art to see only part of the object and leave empty space, but I don't see that. Besides your empty space is not empty. This distracts from that point. Good clear shot of clock, maybe light source a little close and washes out too much. Decent shot over-all.
I like the clock, the fact that you didn't show the whole clock makes the composition very interesting. The barely-there background is great. I like everything about this photo. joanns
I love the compostion and dof in this shot...light source is awesome too! I can't tell if it's an 'illusion' or not...but the clock appears not to be perfectly vertical. 9 Lisa