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:squee: First Place at Still Life Contest Hosted by :iconskyandnatureclub: and :iconphotographersclub:!! :squee:

:squee: First Place at AOTW #5 Hosted by :iconarthassoul: !! :squee:
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:heart: Thanks A Lot For All The Views, :+fav:s And Comments! :heart:

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Model: PENTAX K-x
Shutter Speed: 1/400 second
Aperture: F/2.4
Focal Length: 35mm
ISO Speed: 200
Software: Lightroom 3.5

As If It Was Morning by ifsantag Orchids by ifsantag Summer Water by ifsantag Autumnal Berries by ifsantag Wild Rose by ifsantag

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:star::star::star::star: Overall
:star::star::star::star::star: Vision
:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Originality
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Technique
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Impact


Uhh I just saw you have requested critique for this <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b…" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)"/> So here's mine harhar! Be aware <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/g/g…" width="17" height="15" alt=":giggle:" title="Giggle"/>

Vision
As you may know I'm a huge huge fan of conceptual artworks. I love it, when the artist really thought about the things he/she shot! So this one is a perfect example for what I mean. I love the way you put all the different things together and created a wonderful still life which looks as if it belonged like this forever!

Originality
It's always hard to decide whether a work is original and unique or not. The single elements like a clock, dry leaves, wood, etc. don't seem to be so unique. But I think the overall composition and idea makes it here! You put them together very nicely and as I said, I like the concept a lot. Nothing really to critizise here <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/g/g…" width="17" height="15" alt=":giggle:" title="Giggle"/>

Technique
When it comes to conceptual works, I think technique is not the most important point. BUT of course it's great to see thoughts that have been put into the technical side. I like your use of light and shadow to create a nostalgic feeling that is underlined by the depth of field. The colors give besides the nostalgic feeling a taste of autumn too - love it!
The only thing I'm not sure about is the crop. I really like squares, but I'm not sure whether this takes away too many atmosphere. I think you submitted this work as a non-square too and I like the way it creates mor width there and more motive in a way if you know what I mean. Here everything seems a little bit squeezed maybe... <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/c/c…" width="18" height="15" alt=":confused:" title="Confused"/> More space above the clock would have catched the eyes of the watcher better I could imagine. But of course this crop creates a kind of comfortable mood, which I like too ^^
Just an idea that came to my mind...
Another thing I thought of would be a different use of the depth of field. I think it would be interesting to see the same composition with more sharpness on the clock and less on the front elements... Just for curiousity ^^

Impact
Uhhh impact is always hard to describe haha ^^
Soooo... what really catches my eyes here is the strong atmosphere you created. The tension because of the depth of field, the composition, the colors, the lights and shadows - everything fits together very well and I like the way it affects me. The picture feels comfortable - sounds stupid, but I don't know how to describe it better ^^
All in all: LOVE <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b…" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)"/>


Keep your awesome work going <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/h/h…" width="38" height="15" alt=":hug:" title="Hug"/> I really would like to see more still life works of yourse, because I like the way you see the things!