Green apple
Posted 07/10/2021 - 14:04 - Helpful Comment
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The concept and composition work for me. However, the blemish on the apple draws the eye and detracts from the overall impact. Also, the transition from shadow at left to brightest area doesn't seem smooth (but that might be partly due to the tablet screen I'm using).
Steve
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Posted 07/10/2021 - 18:17
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Thanks Steve, appreciate your comment and you're take on it. That blemish is a piece of water I sprayed onto the apple
I did shoot a version without it:
IMGP0166-Edit-2 by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
I did shoot a version without it:
IMGP0166-Edit-2 by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
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Posted 07/10/2021 - 19:32 - Helpful Comment
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Nicely done Gareth and is a gentle reminder to me that monochrome does not have to mean shades of grey.
If Steve had not pointed out the blemish / spot of water, I would not have noticed it. Nevertheless, the second image is better in my opinion.
If Steve had not pointed out the blemish / spot of water, I would not have noticed it. Nevertheless, the second image is better in my opinion.
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Posted 10/10/2021 - 07:50 - Helpful Comment
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Think I agree with Steve about the blemish, though I would still prefer no. 1 as the bottom left unlit area in the second seems a little too dark and lacks the detail that's visible in the first. Still an interesting idea!
John
Posted 10/10/2021 - 17:07 - Helpful Comment
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I prefer the version without the mark. Gold star for you !
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Posted 10/10/2021 - 23:50 - Helpful Comment
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Second one is better for me too. The slight reduction in detail might be caused by focus being very slightly off.
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Posted 12/10/2021 - 21:31
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Thanks all!
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Suspended green apple by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
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