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Blue Bottles And Candlelight

Old Bottles

18 total reviews 
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Being a casual collector of-among other things - antique bottles I really like this fine looking image,my friend!
The glowing candle and the rich black background give the scene an elegantly 'Mysterious and Classy' look!
~Sean

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
    Thank you very much Sean
reply by Sean T Phelan on 16-Dec-2015
    You're very welcome,my friend!
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Aptly captured for the contest theme... Harmonious colors. An interesting initial impact.
Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation. Impressive mixed media rendition. Excellent colors & textures. Interesting modification. Great lighting & framing. Thanks for sharing! Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
    Thank you very much Dick
Comment from ChuckWaxman


Lovely entry for the contest - good luck. Wonder why you called it Old Bottles, since 3 of the 5 are not bottles. Like the combination of the different elements. Nice layout. Love that you shot it on a black background. Lighting is perfect. Great composition, framing focus and dof.

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
    Thank you. LOL I had a hard time thinking of a name for this so I just named it for the largest pieces :)
Comment from avmurray


I am sure you know how much I like old bottles, and these ones are truly looking great. I especially like how the lit candle is reflected in the bottle, but I almost wish the rose had been yellow instead of white. Being up front and white it seems to steal a bit of attention away from the rest. The black back drop is however perfect, and everything is standing out well from it.

Your photo is of course also nice and sharp and with fine details, and because of a very good use of light you have brought out a fine shine in the bottles.

Personally I think it is a bit too much negative space on the left, but this is a minor issue, because I think this is an all together lovely and well taken still life, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
    Thank you Annie. If I had taken this 2 days ago the rose probably would have been yellow but the yellow roses I had are dead now, LOL. So I used this faux rose instead. :)
reply by avmurray on 15-Dec-2015
    LOL - I see. You are anyway more than welcome for the review.
Comment from Lilibug6


This is very nice! I like the reflections in the glass! The colors are very nice! The lighting and presentation are great! I like the choice of items you used in this! Great job and thanks for sharing! Lilibugt6

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
    Thank you very much
reply by Lilibug6 on 15-Dec-2015
    My pleasure! Lori
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


A very luminous still life image, I love the way these old bottles shine in your image, your give them new value and such a brilliant presentation, I love the combination of subjects, so well arranged . The candle light enhances the entire scene through the light reflection and the ambiance it creates around , a simple arrangement with a powerful effect

your picture is well taken ,well framed, very harmonious and well balanced , excellent in focus contrast and lighting , - your bottles are super clear and sharp . A nice created scene reminding at the early 19th and the stuff of my Grand parents, well done, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
    Thank you so much for taking the time to review. :)
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 15-Dec-2015
    bautiful
Comment from wildmanaz


Splendid capture throughout the whole frame. Wonderful detail and clarity. Splendid use of light as well. Love the reflection in the glass of the candle. Very nice composition as well. best of skills in the contest

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 Comment Written 15-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
    Thank you very much
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice shot. The light is excellent and the reflection in the bottles is outstanding. I would have chosen something other than the rose for the fifth element. A glass stopper or even a cork would have been my choice. Best of luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 15-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
    Thank you. I never thought of a cork. I had this faux rose handy when I was looking around for something to make 5 LOL