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Candlelight
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This was one that I decided not to use for the POTY, took me
most of the day faffing around with candles, books, fruit, etc
I think it must be one of the hardest categories to photograph,
how to make it look “natural” and not contrived??
Bit more headroom for the candle perhaps. The cup, candle and vase seem to be too rigidly lined up.
The vapour from the cup is a nice touch. Maybe if it wafted a bit?I like this a lot, but the candle may have been better
unlit seeing as there’s obviously plenty of light coming from somewhere
else. The reader’s glasses are on the book, so maybe he snuffed the
candle and retired to bed – this is the scene he met in the morning
as the early sunlight streamed in through his smoky windows.There’s a whole story here.
Thanks for looking, looking at it now and after reading your comments,
it is great to see it through someone elses eyes, Pixelle you are right
the candle needs more room, and you wouldnt believe how many times
I re-arranged the props :) Thanks Pete I could have got the smoke coming
from the candle as he finished his bedtime drink :) but then he would be
drinking in the dark….maybe not :oops:It will be interesting to see the entries will bring!
It’s quite a warm looking still life-
I wonder are some of the details being concealed by the colour?I think the blackness in the background might be a bit heavy too,
perhaps some texture and depth might help?Unusual to see one of these in this section- a still life, that is-
although you were one of the people who told me what it was,
so I was kindof expecting it-There is a story here, as Pete mentioned…
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Warm tones are a just a thing with me, I like them they make me
feel………..well warm :) I was using a black fleece for the backdrop
and I have another which wasnt so black but you could see the bobbly
texture of it and it didnt look good. Glad it evokes a story (if thats the right
word) I think all photos should tell some kind of story. Thanks for the
comments :)PeteTheBloke wrote:
I like this a lot, but the candle may have been better
unlit seeing as there’s obviously plenty of light coming from somewhere
else. The reader’s glasses are on the book, so maybe he snuffed the
candle and retired to bed – this is the scene he met in the morning
as the early sunlight streamed in through his smoky windows.There’s a whole story here.
Yep this really tells a story! agree with Pete for sure.
Candle needs a little more room above as mentioned,
and was the first thing that struck me.Thanks Alan, appreciate your comments and agree with more
room for the candle……sure its nearly setting light to the top
of the frame :)
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