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Light Reading Before Bedtime

Light reading by candle light

30 total reviews 
Comment from avmurray


This is quite a creative entry for this contest, and I am impressed by all the items you own to make up a set up like this. I am not so sure I would have scull looking at me when I read in bed though. LOL

The all black background is very effective, and I also like a lot the limited color pallet. Your photo is also sharp showing clear and well defined details, and the exposure is just perfect.

The way you have placed all the items within the frame makes for a good and well balanced composition, and the format and framing is perfect. Indeed a great looking and well taken photo, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
    Thank you
reply by avmurray on 13-Apr-2018
    You are most welcome
Comment from SapperArt


Evokes some idea of Edgar Allen Poe,very expressive photograph and I have a feeling it will do well in the competition. I would have loved to have this idea and than painted it, your photo does the composition justice.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018


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Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Purified, simplistic forms, but semi-abstracted. Your work is bold, strong and yet strangely soothing and calm.Overall a fine effort. Thanks for sharing!Good luck!

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018


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Comment from Minnie Kaye


OH MY I LOVE THIS!!!!!!
This is right up my alley.
I love to read and I love to draw. Your photo here would make an amazing still life piece of art.
That black background is amazing an I love that Raven. I just love that black wax dripping down the skull.
Again amazing, good luck in the contest, and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much for your generous rating. I really love doing still life's
reply by Minnie Kaye on 10-Apr-2018
    You're welcome. I did a Halloween one in charcoal, you should check it out. Now I want to go and find things like this and make a great drawing of it.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
    These are props I had left over from Halloween 2 yrs ago. A little creativity and post processing can go a long way to making and interesting photo or painting.
reply by Minnie Kaye on 10-Apr-2018
    Agreed. I have to find a skull and black candle and a small bird like that one.
Comment from No Eye Has Seen


High marks for creativity for sure and also for the theme. The crow turned inward into a dark area, as it is dark takes away some details that otherwise might give it a stronger presentation, but nevertheless a good entry for this particular contest, all the best

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018


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Comment from suffolkbrian


think this is real clever,shows tremendous thinking and one that does sit outside the box in regards to thought,well thought through shot this...Brian

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
    Thank you
reply by suffolkbrian on 10-Apr-2018
    your welcome
Comment from ArtistCharles


Interesting and well composed still life. I am not sure what the light orange item is on the back of the composition, you should either show more of it or delete it. While this is not my cup of tea, I know some people that would love it. Good lighting. Nicely conceived. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018


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Comment from karen zima


This is amazing and should win the candle contest. It looks like it is something straight out of a Edgar Allen Poe book used to illustrate one of his poems. Perhaps, the raven. The were a nice touch. The black background also a nice way to show off the still life. Great lighting, exposure, composition, contrast and detail. Good luck in the voting.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018


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Comment from DawnIrene


This is awesome! Very creative and a unique display of imagination! I love the title as well! You have a great story to tell with this piece! Absolutely great! Good luck in the contest as well!

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 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
    Thank you
reply by DawnIrene on 10-Apr-2018
    You're welcome!!
Comment from michiganmike


A nicely arranged setup. The lighting is excellent and the candles are well placed. I like the colors and the black background is appropriate for the subject. Best of luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
    Thank you