Conceptual photo + abstract photo for C&C

Wesche · Mar 31, 2011

Both taken with D3100. The pin one is was done with a flashlight and no flash. And second one with SB-400

This is called *We all know our future*

I know this isnt the best execution, but I like the concept. How would you change it to make it better?

e.rose · Mar 31, 2011

The finger is so orange it looks like a carrot. :lol:

Bitter Jeweler · Mar 31, 2011

I love the concept very much. The image posted needs it's white balance corrected.

How to make it better? Well, I'd like to see clean paper, perhaps a less harsh transition, a clean fold perhaps? I want to figure out how to get a complete shadow of the thumbtack, or if it would work getting the shadow to extend from the tack itself, up the wall. If that makes sense? I'd like a different view of the finger. I think showing the fingernail would read better, or be a nice detail. I also think framing it to show more of the finger, maybe including the first knuckle in a long tall image? Also, turn the tack to not show the injection mold sprue.

Persue this concept further! You are thinking very creatively! Make it work!

The Pasgetty shot is nice too. You are really using your noodle!

Davor · Apr 1, 2011

Real good stuff here, ill have to agree with what Bitter said about the white balance, i also want to add that the thumbtack should be out of sight and only its shadow on the wall with the finger. Love the second one it kind of reminds me of fiber optic strands from networking wire.

Bitter Jeweler · Apr 1, 2011

Davor said:
i also want to add that the thumbtack should be out of sight and only its shadow on the wall with the finger.

That would ruin the concept. It creates an entirely different story!

iCareMuch · Apr 1, 2011

I'm definitely no pro in the matter, but I think I would have liked it more if the end result looked more like this:

It's refreshing to see new concepts though, keep at it!

Davor · Apr 1, 2011

I do think the finger should be more in focus than the thumbtack no?

i see what your saying Bitter.

Bram · Apr 1, 2011

Is the secondone spaghetti sticks?

SNBniko · Apr 1, 2011

Bram said:
Is the secondone spaghetti sticks?

Or maybe one of those old-school koosh balls? They were made of rubber band-y stuff.

Texas Aggie · Apr 1, 2011

I would have probably taken 1 in landscape and had more of the finger, possibly a little of the hand as well, coming in on the side. The concept is interesting.

I like 2