Theme: Humble Garlic!
I thought of trying out still life and here is one for this week's theme. Setup the garlic on a white base and background. Used side light and bounce flash to get the shadow. Settings were 1/10 sec at f/4, ISO 100. Converted to b&w and blended with a DAP version. Adjusted for levels and selective colors. Hope you like it. All C&C will be appreciated.
~ Indranil
I like what you did in processing the image but I am not real excited by the composition. The three bulbs are just in a straight line. I keep feeling like I would like to see a third dimension (some depth) to the comp.
Hi Indranil, I like your effect but the image needs a bit of pop.IMO you might try a contrast adj. to see if that has some effect. It could also use a bit more room on the right. Good effort!
Indranil, This image will probably been seen differently by all. I happen to like the subtle tones,shading and delicate look to the image. I also like the lighting. You could add a slight curve adj. to the BG bit I wouldn't add it to the bulbs. My only thought as I look at it is I wish that the garlic was a bit lower in the frame and a tiny bit more room on the right. I love the effect-Very well done.
I like this a lot! The treatment looks like a drawing and I think the subtle, softness adds to that feeling. The only thing that I would change is to maybe straighten it a bit. I think the horizontal line across the back is a bit too low on the right.
Thanks for all the comments. I agree, with still life being subjective, the opinions will vary. But the technical aspects can always be improved. Here is a repost with fixing some of the issues as highlighted... rotation, more room on the right, moving the subject down and a bit more of contrast and depth....
Indranil, This looks great to me. I do still like the "softness" and unique look of the first one. Very subjective.
This reminds me drawing classes I have tried to attend :D
Beautiful treatment and lovely compo
TFS
Indranil, very nice treatment! Definitely looks like a pencil drawing. Both the original post and repost are good. Personally I think I would prefer the composition of the repost without the extra contrast. Just my opinion!
love the soft tones....for ME the repost is a bit harsh, but do like the
wee bit extra on the right.
The softer, what I will call the horizon line, in #1 is best effect
Agree with Dave here. I like the softness of the first one, but I like the room on right and top and also the straightening of the second. And I would really like that combination hanging on my wall! :D
Thanks again for all the feedback. Here is another repost of the original version...
now your cookin'....the subtle bg conversion and the sheen on the garlic skins
really make a significant improvement....IMO!
Thanks Dave.
we are really working this one!!Originally Posted by Indranil Sircar
Had a brainstorm.....just another pp idea. Tone thew image a bit, quick mask(sloppily done) the garlics
and apply a peach/yellow gradient. Off color, but has a certain appeal I think
Hi Indranil, I like the 2nd repost which make a stronger presence IMO...
Indranil, I vote for your final repost.You brought together the best of both images for a real show stopper IMO. Excellent final repost! I also like Dave's version w/ a golden like glow.
another vote for your second repost , I also like Dave's repost
TFS
I think it does... I like it a lot. I am going to try this pp. Thanks for sharing this.
Dave, Denise, Harshad, thanks for all the feedback. This image got me thinking at so many levels...
Here is another color variation based on Dave Phillips pp approach... I also added some noise.
Indranil, Second repost looks perfect to me! I like the two color versions too.
Indranil, Congratulations!Your Humble Garlic image will be our IOTW Wildcard pick! Great job w/ this one!!!
Thanks Denise. Appreciate it a lot.
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