The worst is not finding a worm but to find half a worm, it means you've eaten...

Hmm, there are some proteines in the other half PT :). A little bit too direct with respect to the theme, would work fine for a trigger folder, here is so-so. Technically the lack of contrast is the major problem. Try correcting the white balance and have a different background.

 

my 2cnts

calin

Interesting play on a cliche, PT. I like the concept, actually it is very clever and could even have gone into the NO! folder as in "NO! there's only half a worm..." - but have mixed feelings about the lighting which is so even (great for product shots, of course.) I think maybe to have half a plate in the frame, or a plain coloured plate, and to use some shadows would make this feel a bit less clinical and imbue the scene with a touch of mood.

Good theme fit, PT and... oh, ick! The shot is somewhat overexposed and needs a bit of contrast. I have posted a variation.

A terrific idea for either or both folders. But, as said so-so technically.

 

The upward stalk might lend itself better to a portrait format. The backdrop is not very attractive and the plate a (big) distraction.

 

The apple looks a bit more cut than bitten into, which made me wonder if you couldn't include the eater (at least the hand) to make it more realistic/dynamic.

 

An idea that is worthy of more work IMO.

 

PS You could always go for drastic crop.

crop

I like the idea. The title should not be so explicit. I am not charmed by the compsotion, the exposition and DOF. cheers Jana

The plate is too big a competition to the apple PT. The idea is nice and funny ,I like the cropped version offered even it is too tightly cropped needs imo some more "breathing" space. Fits the theme.

I really like the idea behind the pic, although I agree the title need not be so explicit. Well done! On the technical side, I like Richard's contrast adjustment, but I agree with some of the others that a stronger composition could be found. Perhaps putting the apple on the floor, as if droped after noticing the worm?

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

The idea of the worm is really funny. Although without the title it might not have been quite obvious to me (looks a bit like a phillips screw) The exposure could've been a little less and the lighting a little less intense (that would've made the contrast better) well that's sort of what others have said too. Closing in more on the apple would've helped too imo. I would've liked the plate not so smack in the center. May be have less of the plate in the photo and more of the apple and something more plainer(i mean the plate).

I think that this is a very good theme fit. Aesthetically I think that the plate is too busy, and takes away from the apple, and I think a closer crop might be more pleasing to the eye. I also wish that the apple was in focus better. Just my opinion, Megan

Now this is an interesting approach to the conceptual theme. I almost want to spit that apple bite I just took when I look at this.

 

On the aesthetic, I find the colors to be too much in the same tone, and it is not needed with this kind of subject. I would like to see more contrast. Also, the angle could be changed to have more emphasis on the half worm.

 

One last thing, this photo was clear enough to understand the concept and the long title was not needed IMO.

 

Overall, one of the best for the theme fit, but could be improved a lot on its aesthetic presentation. BTW, did you ate half of the worm?

Thanks all for your comments!

My worst mistake about this picture is that I was so eager to

express this half-worm idea, I've made it too quickly... A good

lesson to learn...

 

I've bought a few sexy apples and hope I'll have time to make a proper

corrected version following your advices.

 

PS: I still have the worms, they are very realistic latex baits for fishing.