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Contest winners from 2010-2014

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Comment from paraisle


Very nice creative imagination for the contest. Very well composed with beautiful soft lighting with subtle shadows. Very sharp focus. Great exposure. Nicely done, good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from julika


Great shot..so Imaginative and creative!! Great lighting in this..the mellow gold tones are fabulous. Great submission for the contest! Good luck with that endeavour.Next week will do SIX stars...APOLOGIES!!!!!

Initial impact 6
Creativity of presentation 56
Color Harmony 6
Center of Interest 6
Technical Excellence 6
Story Telling Ability 6
Lighting 6


 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Julika, but being me I would also like to know what you think can be improved to obtain 5 stars.
reply by julika on 28-Jan-2014
    see the updated version svp!!
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    No problem. I sort of thought it was a mistake, because you are usually very good at explaining if anything is wrong with the photo.
reply by julika on 28-Jan-2014
    I am just glad you pointed it out to me..someone else might just have gone away upset with me..julika
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    I don't usually get upset. In cases like this, I feel that I have to ask though.
Comment from Sange


I knew as soon as I saw this as a tiny thumbnail it had to be YOURS!
Oh to be able to take one of those lovely cups and sit across from you and have a witty conversation with some coffee.
Looks like bone china from the elegant design, I used to work for Lenox back in the day.
Love the lighting, the vintage cups and saucers and the lone single white rose up top. Lighting is what sets you apart from most here and the textured background is simply Fantabulous.
Clever set up with a touch of class and vintage elegance.
Well done!

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Sunshine
Comment from Efffell


Quite a balancing act here in composition AND colouring and if I may I would suggest however that the introduction of 'more' colour and contrast may have produced an even greater impact (only a suggestion tho') Cheers and best wishes

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review. I had to be careful when I put these cups on the top of each other. Didn't dare to use more than 6 cups. LOL
Comment from Michael Whitson


Nice work!
I love the neutral colors on this and how the light is hitting the cups. Love how they are stacked. Not sure if I like the rose. It almost looks like it was pasted into the picture. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review and for the good luck wishes.
Comment from DawnHold


Excellent! Love the light play in this, capturing the shadows and lines of the cups in a stack, excellent focus, great colours and depth. Great camera work, well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from ozzyart


A super shot, I like the balance and tension of this stack of cups and also that the shapes of the handles vary. The flower on top is a great touch, giving nice light contrast to the composition.
Well done!

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Irene
reply by ozzyart on 29-Jan-2014
    you're very, very welcome!
reply by ozzyart on 13-Apr-2014
    My pleasure!
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
    You must have been away for ages Irene. It is a long time since I posted this.
reply by ozzyart on 16-Apr-2014
    Yes, it's been about 4 months and lots has happened with family and also I've been working on sculpture out in the country. Nice to be back and glad YOU are still here!
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
    It is nice to have you back as well.
reply by ozzyart on 17-Apr-2014
    Ta :)
Comment from websterjames


and the story behind the stacked cups and saucers is like a wonderful mystery. Who would leave such a beautiful rose behind? Was the a party of six stacked also only one didn't follow the rules? Love the story that only in the conscious or unconscious mind of the artist can we wonder about this stack. Wonderful. My fav.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Tom.
Comment from paulbudiman


Bravo. brilliant idea and lighting. you are very observant to choose simple object and you can create it became enjoyable image. greats color tone and angle of shoot, detail and composition very well. comfortable to enjoy. thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from Tony B


I think what I like the most about your post is the nice lighting you used to create this. Coming in from the left and having the shadows cascade around your subject is well done. In still life 80% is the lighting

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 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Tony