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Carl Beihl
{K:357} 5/8/2002
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We're having another one of those days that produce the kind of light necessary for this kind of picture. Afternoon rain. North window light.
Thanks everyone for your generous feedback. Now, I tend to agree that another material or color might be a better resting place for the pears and vessel. I underestimated the reflective nature of raw silk fibers, even in very soft light.
What a great place to learn. Thanks.
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Mary Sue Hayward
{K:17558} 5/8/2002
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To me, this is an intriguing image. I've tried similar shots before and failed. I love the different textures. The hot foreground...well, to my eye that is part of the tension in the photograph. Although there is a distinct dark/light division, you still managed to capture detail in both areas. And those green pears...you nailed them. To me it is a bit right-heavy as well, but again this adds to the tension. Very impressed.
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Tony Blei
{K:575} 5/7/2002
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What a great still life! I'm sorry, I'm not going to be like the others who feel the foreground is too hot. (Look! The Emporer has no clothes!!!) I see a natural gradient and you still have detail at the very edge of the photograph -- this picture is just plain nice!! I wish I would have taken it -- If I had, I would print it and hang it on my wall just as it is. Keep up the good work. -- Tony
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Kim Culbert
{K:37070} 5/7/2002
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I really like the composition of this shot as well. There is a bit of a painting-like feeling to it. I agree that the foreground is too hot, but I like the light on the rest. Maybe next time try using something to block the light from the carpet infront of the pears so its not as bright. I really like the rim-light that shows the back edge of the pot... gives it great depth! Nicely done!
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Carl Beihl
{K:357} 5/7/2002
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I think I lost most of the grainy texture when the image went down in size. Hmm. I was looking for a very painterly feel. The cloth is hand woven raw silk, I made the pot, and the pears, well...
I wanted the green of the pears to jump out across the white and pull you into the darkness of the pot. Now, looking at it considering your comments, I think you're probably right.
Thanks, Sam.
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Samuel Downs
{K:7290} 5/7/2002
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Carl, On my screen, I don't really get much film grain. I do like the image though. The color of the pears are smooth and have good tones. I like it all - except maybe for the very bright foreground (carpet?) that is distracting from the main subjects... All in all a great shot! Keep 'em coming... Sam
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