My second attempt here at DPC. I really like the texture of this cactus we have in our kitchen. Don't expect too much of this one, but I think it turned out as a good capture using natural light from a window.
Cropped, enhanced clarity, vibrance, saturation, and sharpened a little.
Statistics
Place: 87 out of 150 Avg (all users): 5.1096 Avg (commenters): 5.4000 Avg (participants): 4.8913 Avg (non-participants): 5.1676 Views since voting: 1049 Views during voting: 311 Votes: 219 Comments: 7 Favorites: 0
Compositionally, I think this is generally good. I'm wondering if angling the plant so that it runs more on a diagonal through the upper left and lower right corners would make it more dynamic. Also, whilst I thinking cropping part of the subject out can be effective, I think cropping out the little bit that you did makes the composition look accidental and not quite balanced.
Technically, it is good. The focus is in a good spot and utilizes shallow dof effectively. The background is a bit bland in color, but it doesn't effect the shot hugely, I don't think, but a whiter background might make the greens *pop* a bit more.
Overall, it is a good shot and a creative interpretation of the challenge (though some may have zinged you for that).
Best to you in your next challenges and enjoy dpc!!
Interesting choice of subject; perspective is rather dull and uninteresting. Background does nothing for this shot; it has little context. Try it again from above the plant using directional lighting and see what you think.
Add photograph to your favorites
Add photographer to your favorites
Photographer found comment helpful.
