> o  The lighting is a bit bland.  I think single light source images
>     have to be stronger in order to be effective.  I would have
>     preferred an additional light source or reflector to provide
>     some fill in the shadow areas to the left side of the image.

> o  The exposure isn't optimal -- the highlights on the fruit are
>     a bit washed out, and there is no detail in the shadow
>     areas.

> o  I'm not sure that the placement of the light source is
>     optimal either.

> o  Unlike other viewers, I don't mind the red background,
>     but it is flat & uninteresting.  I would have preferred some
>     more things going on, like some draped fabric or the
>     corner of a picture or something.

> o  The composition is totally random and is not very interesting
>     to me.  I think a more careful arrangement of objects would
>     have been called for.  There's no "story" here, meaning that
>     I get no sense of space or lifestyle or ambience.

> o  Your choice of lenses is a bit questionable:  the top tier of
>     the servicing piece is photographed edge on, but the
>     bottom tier is a bit from above and appears more oval than
>     the top tier.  I would think that if you are going to photograph
>     that serving dish edge on, I would have used a telephoto
>     lens from a greater distance.

> Still life studies look simple & easy but in reality are very
> difficult.  It's difficult to arrange your objects in a meaningful
> manner.  There is no excuse for not having precise lighting &
> composition.

> I most definitely applaud your interest & willingness to try, and I
> encourage you to continue your explorations.  Most especially, I
> congratulate you on your willingness to obtain feedback from strangers
> like me (who may or may not be qualified).  Please continue.  My
> suggestions:

>    o  Take your time in arranging your composition.
>    o  Carefully craft your lighting.  Light & shadows are
>        important in suggesting a third dimension to your
>        objects, but every shadow should be complimented
>        with a highlight or an edge.

> Carry on.

> On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:38:49 -0500, "Vindrew" <some...@microsoft.com>
> wrote:

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