The union of two Goblets

This scene appears to be quite an interesting one on its own merits, without the extra software processing you have applied. I think I would like the shot better if it were closer to the original as you photographed it, but from this view I cannot really tell.

Thanks for taking the time to comment - your feedback is always appreciated. I have attached the 'original' for your perusal. Here are my thoughts on this image which was shot at 2500 ISO: when I looked at it, my main subject were the two goblets lying on their side and many goblets in the background. I found that the background with all of the highlights were too distracting so my goal was to 'dull' the background and have the two goblets 'treated' so that they remained shiny while the rest had grain and texturizing added, etc. The 'etc' was to do a "photoshop action" to add some paint-like colorizing on the goblets. The result is an artsy image but with the aforementioned goals and criteria specified. Not everyone will sip wine from these goblets but ....it must be that frustrated artist which acts like a devil and makes me do things that 'ain't' normal (*_*) - sometimes. Best regards,

Very nice T, almost looks musical. regards rek.

I like your original photo. I like colors and composition. Well done. Regards, Tina 7/7

Are you shooting the image through glass? If not, then perhaps using a delayed flash would darken the background to ease up on the distractions of the other goblets. But then the flash could possibly ruin the details of the two in the foreground.

Richard and Tina - thanks for stopping by. Warm regards,

Thanks for the advice - you have given me the solution - I would lower the ISO, and bounce the flash off from a reflector. have a blessed and great day,

Hi Tony. The p/p work, to me, is awesome. It adds a whole new array of wonderful colours. Although the foregrouing goblets are the focus of the image, they blend into the background, which in this instant, works well for me. Well done, my friend. Regards, Lawrene.

Tony, I prefer the original. The GOLD is really the GOLD , well done, cheers Jana

Thanks for your insightful input - based on some of your work, I knew that you would like the processed one. What it comes down to is some people will really like the processed one while many others will appreciate the 'original'. If I was commercial, I would show both and see which one would be sold.

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know which one you prefer. You have recently commented on two of my images after a long spell - maybe it is going to be too much for me take in all at once. (*_*). Looking forward to hearing from you again.

Tony

 

I can’t make up my mind on these two similar yet completely artistically different images!

I am an experimental; outside the lines and curious person by nature so I would most likely buy (if I were looking for wall art) the processed version. Your work is great and I look forward to seeing more soon! I would hope that you don’t forget about the “pure” photography as well, you have many great photos in your portfolio! Thanks for sharing

 

Warm regards, Pamela

 

Thanks - I will definitely not ignore my unprocessed photography. These goblets were at a celebration of a 97yearl old lady who passed and was buried lovingly on valentines day. She wanted a big celebration and she was a shut-in that a small group of us visit on a regular basis and what a rich experience - one of her sons who is a medical doctor in another city came to visit and it was either her sofa or her bed where he would sleep. She allowed him to sleep in her bed and cautioned him that when he woke up in the morning to remember that it was his mother who was lying there with him.

I am leaning towards the processed version which is being critiqued

but the un-processed version is in one of my comments and the reason

why I decided to go this route. Would appreciate hearing from you and

your ratings. Thanks from a very snowy Montreal.

Excellent gold tone and light, powerful elaboration! (7/7 a.)

very much appreciated - warm regards.

Very good work ... Congrats.

Senol - thanks very much - warm regards,

How goes it, Mr. T?

 

Both versions are nice, but from a fine art perspective, I must confess that I prefer the processed version. There's just something about the processed version. Can't quite put my finger on it, and that's why I prefer it.

 

Thanks for commenting on my fireworks photos. I still haven't posted any fresh stuff, but I'm almost there.

 

Congrats on the blog article and the recent publication of your work. Very well deserved. Don't forget us small folk when you hit the big time!

 

Best regards,

 

-Ade

Thanks for the kind words. I am anxious for you to get back into this thing called photography especially as I know your goals in this area. The fact that I have not decided to go 'commercial' and the fact that in photo.net alone, there are almost 500,000 registered photographers, and my photos are seldom in the 'top rated' so I will remain 'small' for quite a while. I am on a journey of image making and maybe one day I will stop and ask the hard questions - questions I am beginning to ask.

... very good fine art work ...

Hi Tony-

 

Here's the input from the photo purist gone over to dabbling in the dark side, aka altered arts. ; )

 

I prefer the altered version. The original has too much "bling" - too many distracting reflections and refractions. The altered version has enhanced the foreground texture, which I really like, and dimmed the dazzle so I don't feel like I need my sunglasses to look at it (just kidding - it's not that bright) - but it still seems like it completes with the main subjects rather than enhance or complement them. I wonder what it would look like if you simply painted out the area above the goblets in a solid neutral tone, but not too dark. I keep wanting something to shove my eye downward and concentrate on just the goblets. I keep looking at the gray in the foreground pattern and wondering how it would like painted in above the rows of goblets...would it blend too much and die of boredom? I think it's just that with all the activity and pattern, I yearn for a quiet spot in the photo that I feel I don't need to look at.

 

It's still a beautiful piece of work; I think my favorite part is the rendering of the two goblets , The texture, sheen and metallic lustre are simply luxurious.

Buena y dorada.

Saludos.

Ahmet - thanks for your input - best regards

Sandra: I appreciate your insightful and comprehensive comment - I first read "altered pARTS' and I got worried (*_*). I think I like your idea of darkening the background so that the goblets can be more evident. Unfortunately due to some volunteer work, I won't be able to spend too much time on PN tonight but I will be over to see what is new with your creative dabblings. Best regards,

Gracias!