WINDOW TABLE FOR TWO

Like it...the two glasses...

Maybe a slightly higher camera position? The frosted glass is too dominant, and blocks the street scene.

I think you need to define in your own mind what the most important aspect of the photo is. Tome, it appeears to be the foreground, which is out of focus. The background, however, is tack sharp. Otherwise, I like it.

I agree with many of the comments -- several compositional elements could be improved upon. However, this photo was taken in a popular crowded Old Montreal restaurant on a Friday evening. It was a one time shot, spontaneously composed in poor light and with an inadequate camera, hand held. Putting thse qualifications aside, I still thought the shot was quite engaging.

I have to disagree with Michel. I like the fact that the background is in focus, and not the foreground, it creates a sense of depth. I also enjoy how the background is distorted through the glass. The composition may have been better if the base of the glass was shown.

I like the camera position, the fact that the frost on the window is there cannot not be helped. If the camera was raise even 6", it would have resulted in a totally different look. Have to agree with previous comment. The straight on approach adds depth.

After only about 15 minutes on the net, this photo seems to have

generated a hotly contested debate about various elements of

composition. Photography should provoke and evoke reaction. What do

you think.

Without hesitation, its a wonderful photograph. When I first saw the image, I was fooled for a brief moment that I was having a romantic early evening picnic in Venice, gliding down the canals in a gondola. The placement of the camera was vital to the success of the photograph perspective of the two glasses gives interest, the red lamp is the main focal point, you dont see all the detail until after you see the lamp. The colors are peaceful and warm; Once again the red lamps color is suggestive of a romantic evening (If it had been a green lamp shade, the image more than likely would have failed).

Lovely! beautifully done!

Initially I thought it was a car top. Bizzarre and well executed.