Huss's 52 project- Week Two (poetry)

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Hi all,

first time undertaking a 52 a week project but fancied a challenge for sure. Hope to learn alot during the next 12 months and benefit from feedback from others who are undertaking the project. I would also like to wish everyone else taking the challenge the best of luck and hope to find inspiration in their efforts.

A bit about me, I am relatively new to the photography hobby, with 9 months under the belt so far. But already learnt plenty, which in turn has highlighted how much more I have still got to learn.

I plan to adhere to the standard ruleset for the duration of the project.

Regarding my first weeks efforts, I was a little lacking in inspiration on this one to be honest. I think the post- holiday lethargy has dulled the imagination a little :) Anyway whilst scrating around the house I came across an old mobile phone that in my opinion had some really nice curves and had an interesting chrome/steel finish.

Whilst I am not entirely happy with the end result, I found that the exercise was an excellent learning experience. I did not know how hard metal and glass where to light uniformly until I tried this. Fortunately I had a book in my collection that I had not yet finished reading, namely light, science and magic, which proved to be a real help.

I have posted two versions for comparison, welcome any feedback that anyone chooses to give. Thanks for looking.

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for me the first one too. Think the screen could do with a lift and the brand name perhaps to pop a bit - I know, not the focus, but still.

Great getting the project off the ground, more to come im sure ;)
 
First one for me too, also great book Santa brought me a copy :D
 
First one without a shadow of doubt. This is very close to being a product shot that I would expect to see in a phone catalogue or an advertising campaign. The reason I say "very close to" is because as dade f has pointed out, the top of the phone could have been lifted slightly and the nokia name could have been in focus. I'm also not liking the faded areas in the bottom right corner of the background......
I know how difficult it is to photograph chrome effect, so you've done a fantastic job here and the main thing is that you have taught yourself something new by taking this picture, which is what I am aiming to get out of doing this myself.
 
cheers for the feedback all, i appreciate the comments. The out of focus effect was deliberate as i did not want the nokia name detracting from the curved edge of the phone, which was the most relevent part of the photo in keeping with the theme. Points duly noted though and perhaps before the end of the week i will revisit the shot/topic
 
First for me too. Makes the subject look sleek and matrix-y (sp) lol
 
I agree with the above comments, the first is my favourite, it makes the phone look sleek and classy.

I'm not keen on the reflections on the bottom of the phone on pic 2 but I'm not sure how you can take a photo of something so shiny and chromed without the phone appearing it :thinking:
 
I like the first one too, and actually quite like the fact that the brand and screen have taken a back seat.
 
I'm going to be different and say I like the processing of the first but the angle and composition of the second :) Agree that the font needs subduing ever so slightly.
 
Sorry for the boring reply, but I'm going to agree with the majority and say that the first image works better for me - the phone seems to lose some definition against the background in the white one.
Well spotted though, especially for a week when you were lacking inspiration and a good start to your 52.
 
I prefer the first one - looks sleek and classy. Even better if you could have used the dark treatment with the second 'pose' -- it looks like a bit like speeding car! :thumbs:
 
Another vote for the first one too. Welcome to the world of 52s :thumbs:
 
I prefer the second of the two but feel that there are focus or depth of field issues with both. Product photography is not easy with lighting, composition and depth of field all requiring very precise monitoring!
 
I'm going to have to say, I prefer the first. It looks sleeker to me, and love the textures that the lighting and position have captured on the button. I also think it highlights the curve more.
 
Here is my week 2 effort I decided to do a portrait and get someone to dress up a little. The idea comes from Cowboy peoms which have a tradition of being told around the camp fires by drovers. A tenious link I know and no silly fonts this week :) I also post processed it a little differently to try and give the image more contrast. Welcome any feedback and thanks for looking.

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You said this one would be hard, lol.
I like the processing to this shot - perhaps a little back light to separate the hat more from the background; but it doesnt detract from the shot at all, Great shot ;)
 
As a portrait, I think it's great, and the processing adds too. In terms of the cowboys round the fire feel, maybe would have been better to have gelled the light to make it warm and fireside like :)
 
thanks for the feedback all, very much appreciated.

@ Sarah, yup crowbar is an understatement, I used the hydraulic cutting tools that the fire service used for this weeks effort :-)

Week 3 is gonna be on the mark I promise :-)
 
Huss.. I like the shot, it's excellent. Doesn't do much for Poem though... but you know that.
 
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