Tabletop Still Life
Dariagufo

Tabletop Still Life

July 2022

Entry 12010712
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An interesting shot, very nearly made it into the top ten. I particular like the lighting and texture also great use of Black and white, not exactly sure what it is but i find it intriguing. The description is really helpful to understand the thought process. Well done great shot.

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Entry 12011283
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Good choice of monochrome. The black and white tones and treatment work well with the texture. I kept coming back to this image. Really interesting shape and form. A great shot that nearly made it into the top 10. Well done

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A great image almost made it into the top ten. I like the abstract feel and the radial warp effect you added to the image. It works well with the subject matter and it reminds of some of the classical surrealist like Dali. A great image well done

Entry 12060691
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This image almost made into the top ten, I really like the feel of this shot with the soft lighting and carefully composed props and backgrounds. textures and tones work very well, feels like a classic painting. Great shot well done

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669 Photographers

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2,002 Images entered

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56,702 Ratings

Entry 12010977
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A classic shot and I like the treatment, the soft lighting and the positioning of the sunflowers. Also, I like the textured background. It might appear a simple shot but it works really well and feels easy on the eye. A great shot well done

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Entry 12011017
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Congratulations a fantastic image. The egg was a common subject matter but this image stood out because of storytelling element, its funny and a great creative idea, I like the way the egg shell has been placed including the broken bits and also the feet walking away in the same style as the tally marks, so the idea if a cohesive one, made me chuckle....really well done.

A clever idea and I really like the treatment in retouch and the lighting. The description really helpful - it just goes to show that you don't necessarily need all the fancy lighting. Well done clever idea and very well executed

Entry 12019592
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A classic still life scene, a great shot well done. Lots of entries featured a similar setup but your image really stood out. I liked the overall composition, the lighting, the choice of backdrops and props. I also like the placement of peeling fruit and of course the candle smoke. The use of natural light form the left with a little fill from the right works really well and adds to the classic feel of this great still image. Congratulations

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Entry 12228394
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Congratulations on a great image. Received a few similar ideas featuring figurines but this one worked particularly well. A great creative shot and I really like the idea of the cutting, shaving and working the Kiwi fruit. Nice composition Well done

Entry 12254442
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Entry 12368551
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Good use of black and white and great shape and form form the letters. Love the abstract feel of the old letters and logos and the natural wide angle found on the phone camera holds up pretty well. A great shot well done

Entry 12469258
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The description really helped me understand this shot. And I kept on coming back to it. The photo really expresses the feeling which is one of the hardest thing to convey in a photo. A great idea and well executed well done

Entry 12604009
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A classic still life feel, the lighting works very well, colour tones and textures also work, I like the way the fabric echo the shape of the leaves. And the background and stool add to the feel and composition Great colours and form, well done

Entry 12631919
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I like the technical elements to this shot including the high speed capture of the milk splash. A good abstract style but also a commercial feel, I can see this working as a professional advert. Congratulations on a great shot

Entry 12755556
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Entry 12916289
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Well done great image. Very eye catching with great choice of lighting effect including a good use of shutter speed to capture the light sparks.There was another entry similar to this but this was best due to crop factor and the technical skill... Congratulations

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I like the form, shape and feel of his shot. I like the delicate nature of this shot. The background adds an ethereal feel Good use of macro lens, very nearly made it into the top 10 well done great shot

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Brief

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Still life photography requires patience, a truly creative disposition, and a focus on technical detail. Shooting a tabletop still life offers an opportunity for photographers of any level of experience to spend time thinking how best a subject can be lit, arranged, composed and photographed, all within the carefully controlled environs of a home or studio.

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