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mattdm · 07-07-2011, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by StephenMerola

C&C appreciated. Thank you.

There are a lot of lines going in different directions. I think the tilted frame adds to this. And the bold amber of the beer attention as well. My eyes keep going to the salt shaker, where I concentrate on the uncertain bokeh. It'd be nice if the composition directed the eye to the subject, and then maybe gently to background details. Here, though, those background details are salt, beer, ashtray, plus indeterminate blotches of background color. These things don't have me thinking "mmm, cake".

Shallow depth of field is often good for food photography, but here the whipped cream is out of focus. I think it'd be nice to have all of the flower-like details sharp. This again contributes to a general feeling that there's uncertainty about what the subject of the photo is.

**StephenMerola** · 07-07-2011, 07:20 AM

Thank you. I wanted to get the beer in there, but I agree that it didn't really work. And who drinks beer with cake anyway (except for me of course)? It was a quick shot though. I wanted to be sure to get the "Sacher" disc in focus. I guess if I would have removed the beer and the salt it would have turned out a little better, but even then I would have a distracting backround, but maybe less. I need to remember to pay more attention to my backround (I am making a mental note).

Thanks again.

Walter K · 07-08-2011, 01:42 PM

ah, Stiegl beer + Sachertorte

Today here about 35° Celsius in Austria - so one beer would be fine...

**mattb123** · 07-08-2011, 02:04 PM

K-x & da40 3 image hdr (HDRPad)

V10 · 07-08-2011, 03:50 PM

DA 40:

legacyb4 · 07-08-2011, 03:53 PM

DA 21mm, on the street

twitch · 07-11-2011, 04:20 AM

I'm addicted OK

JHD · 07-11-2011, 07:04 AM

They most certainly like spinning those wheels fast Downunder.

kent · 07-14-2011, 10:00 AM

Hi all, today a little guy just found some place in my camera bag

I hope we'll become good friends.

SpecialK · 07-14-2011, 11:18 AM

x-posted.

15.

21.

40.

70.

Colbyt · 07-14-2011, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by kent

Hi all, today a little guy just found some place in my camera bag

I hope we'll become good friends.

Never, ever leave home without it or you will be sorry you did.

Downfall · 07-15-2011, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by twitch

I'm addicted OK

Cool shot mate!

Originally posted by SpecialK

x-posted.

Realy good set of photos, keep up the good work!

sunny16 · 07-15-2011, 08:57 PM

Downfall: I really dig the mood you created with that photo. Great job!

Downfall · 07-16-2011, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by sunny16

Downfall: I really dig the mood you created with that photo. Great job!

Thanks sunny! Glad you liked it

twitch · 07-16-2011, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by Downfall

Cool shot mate!

Realy good set of photos, keep up the good work!

Absolutely beautiful Downfall!

07-14-2011, 10:00 AM	#1419
kent Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 344	Hi all, today a little guy just found some place in my camera bag I hope we'll become good friends. Last edited by kent; 02-14-2013 at 03:28 AM.

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07-07-2011, 07:10 AM	#1411
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by StephenMerola C&C appreciated. Thank you. There are a lot of lines going in different directions. I think the tilted frame adds to this. And the bold amber of the beer attention as well. My eyes keep going to the salt shaker, where I concentrate on the uncertain bokeh. It'd be nice if the composition directed the eye to the subject, and then maybe gently to background details. Here, though, those background details are salt, beer, ashtray, plus indeterminate blotches of background color. These things don't have me thinking "mmm, cake". Shallow depth of field is often good for food photography, but here the whipped cream is out of focus. I think it'd be nice to have all of the flower-like details sharp. This again contributes to a general feeling that there's uncertainty about what the subject of the photo is.

07-07-2011, 07:20 AM	#1412
StephenMerola Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 423	Thank you. I wanted to get the beer in there, but I agree that it didn't really work. And who drinks beer with cake anyway (except for me of course)? It was a quick shot though. I wanted to be sure to get the "Sacher" disc in focus. I guess if I would have removed the beer and the salt it would have turned out a little better, but even then I would have a distracting backround, but maybe less. I need to remember to pay more attention to my backround (I am making a mental note). Thanks again.

07-08-2011, 01:42 PM	#1413
Walter K New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	ah, Stiegl beer + Sachertorte Today here about 35° Celsius in Austria - so one beer would be fine...

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Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	Originally posted by kent Hi all, today a little guy just found some place in my camera bag I hope we'll become good friends. Never, ever leave home without it or you will be sorry you did.

07-15-2011, 03:45 PM	#1422
Downfall Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gothenburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 237	Originally posted by twitch I'm addicted OK Cool shot mate! Originally posted by SpecialK x-posted. Realy good set of photos, keep up the good work!

07-15-2011, 08:57 PM	#1423
sunny16 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 309	Downfall: I really dig the mood you created with that photo. Great job!

07-16-2011, 01:49 AM	#1424
Downfall Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gothenburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 237	Originally posted by sunny16 Downfall: I really dig the mood you created with that photo. Great job! Thanks sunny! Glad you liked it

07-16-2011, 02:55 AM	#1425
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by Downfall Cool shot mate! Realy good set of photos, keep up the good work! Absolutely beautiful Downfall!