table setting

[einesonne]

I really want to post some pics of people but better not because....
I need to get permission right??

[littlealbert]

Nice composition - the image is very white/bright, was sort of light did you have there? Looks good though. You've gotten down low and got the right angle :)

Yeah it's a tricky one, posting images on the web I guess. Not sure what the exact requirements are. I'd be interested though, anyone know?

[MistieWatters]

Were you paid to do the job? If not, you own the copyright as photographer ;)

ETA: I think the image needs more constrast. I think a nice golden/creamy undertone would be stunning :)

[LaurieMcArthur]

Great to see you having a good go, einesonne. I see the results of you looking at the scene before you. You're improving like a steam train on the down hill run.

I copied your image into a basic image editor. Lifted the light and increased the contrast. I think it was a vast improvement, allowing the glare on the glass to white out as glare normally does. This also lifted a good proportion of the tones into the top end.

Also took a bit off the bottom. Although the plate and napkin could be said to be a part of the table setting, I think it's out of whack with the glasses and it seems to take too much of the attention, the glasses being what the image is about, for me. As you have it, there seems to be a big hole in the middle of the image.

A shorter depth of field would have blurred the chairs, throwing attention back to the main subject.

I really like your use of the lines that occur in the table setting.

What do ya reckon?

[1073841]

Hi,

Agreed with Laurie.

i like the reflection of the glasses. Perhaps, a crop of the top centre 2 glassess and it's reflection off the table will be good.

There is no "focus". if the plate is the main focus, its should not be on the bottom centre of the pic. there seems to have no symetry in the order of the glasses.

I know its a hard job, but i am just trying to be constructive here... cheers.

good work.

regards

[Shaddsi]

Were you paid to do the job? If not, you own the copyright as photographer ;)

ETA: I think the image needs more constrast. I think a nice golden/creamy undertone would be stunning :)

Ditto, Glass shots look fantastic with a warm colour to them. I know its not nessesarily correct with WB settings but it looks so warm and inviting. It will also help with the focus of the image as distinct colours will take focus

[Wantone]

Just out of politeness, I would ask permission to use the images of people. I'm sure they wouldn't mind though.

[einesonne]

Thank you for all your comments.
Much appreciated.
So I am improving though??
I am spending much less time in the forum and spending more time practising....

einesonne