This was done with 4 layers total. One for the pills which I ran through Color Efex Pro, and three background layers which I then ran through 3 filters using Virtual Photographer. I finished by running through Color Efex pro giving more brilliance and warmth and by sharpening up with Neat Image.
Post Challenge:
This was my first challenge entry and am thrilled with my scoring and comments. Thank you everyone!
A special thanks to Keenon for all her help, guidance and support!
...and yes I take that many pills a day...actually that is my daily regimen twice a day!
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Place: 24 out of 96 Avg (all users): 5.9122 Avg (commenters): 7.0000 Avg (participants): 6.0870 Avg (non-participants): 5.8333 Views since voting: 1545 Views during voting: 323 Votes: 148 Comments: 15 Favorites: 0
How funny! Greetings from the Critique Club! You asked for an in-depth critique and here we go:
There's not a whole lot I could say that you haven't heard from me already. Regardless - I really love this image. It is a completely original and personal take on the challenge topic, and I can see by the comments that you hit a nerve with the viewers/voters. There are many slick images out there, but in the end, the photo that touches people is the one that counts.
Your post processing is very original and emphasizes the subject (the pills) without being pretentious. The composition is good with the angle of the hand, the background telling more of the story, and lastly the positioning of the pills themselves.
Some challenges - The lighting is a little harsh where it hits the thumb. An additional light source might have helped with that. The bottom right corner is a little distracting because of the light ridge of the table. Since this is advanced editing, you could have perhaps burned that ridge to make it blend in a little. This way the eye sort of wanders there.
Congratulations on your first entry and on a great score!
What an awesome first entry, Tony! Congratulations on the great score and especially on all the comments. You really triggered a response in the viewers, and that's what it's all about.
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