Minimalism

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Minimalism

Postby zafra52 on Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:41 pm

This picture about minimalism.
Well, kind of. It could also be about survival
or the last to be picked. I don't even know if
it works, but I let you be the judge of that.
Ooops! One glass too many!

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Re: Minimalism

Postby DanielA on Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:37 pm

Hmmm... How many glasses? :D

I think this shot has a few issues. The background is purple. It could do with some saturation. The shadows could do with a tweak. And perhaps it is a little busy for a minimalist shot. But having said all that, I think you can fix it.

This would be my take on it:
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(If you want me to take this shot down, just let me know.)

Have a go at photoshopping it yourself and see what you think.

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Re: Minimalism

Postby zafra52 on Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:13 am

Actually I quite like it. Thanks. My PP skills are not so good. It was early in the morning and there was a cloudy sky hence the purplish effect.
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Re: Minimalism

Postby wazonthehill2 on Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:22 am

I quite like the first pic with that stunning background, though I would like the fruit a little sharper.
whizzzz, there goes life again.....
But now captured on a Canon 40D with bits

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Re: Minimalism

Postby Mr Darcy on Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:47 am

I would go the other way. Take it more to a silhouette.
My Take:
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