Tried something a little different

**Gem** · 12-05-2008, 01:29 PM

Hm, I tried something a little different in terms of what I shoot

The background was really noisy so I used the smudge tool and "smoothed" it out, then boosted the contrast a little to bring out the colour. Just thought I'd share. If the focus seems off, well, it's the best I can do with my camera

**slightlyimperfect** · 12-05-2008, 03:45 PM

I like it!

Interesting shape and I love the color. Its simple and that's why I like it.

**Gem** · 12-05-2008, 10:02 PM

Thank you

It's actually a lamp in my parents bedroom; I wanted to see if I could make make something simple interesting

**mindforge** · 12-06-2008, 05:39 PM

I like it. How does the smudging look at 300 dpi - full size? Does it look smudged?

**Gem** · 12-07-2008, 02:40 PM

I'm not sure...haha, I wouldn't even know how to check that

**Mad Aussie** · 01-23-2009, 07:18 PM

I wouldn't want it focused any clearer than it is actually Gem. I really like this ... so clean and the colours just work so well for me. I even like the active space you've left to the right of the subject. There's nothing there yet I look anyway. Sometimes I guess colour is enough.

You should be commended on spotting this and seeing it in your mind.

**Barefoot** · 03-11-2009, 11:45 AM

Somebody slap me! How did I miss this thread?

Very, very nice. Each color compliments the others and wonderful composition.

Good job.

**jjeling** · 03-11-2009, 11:51 AM

BF, I slapped myself before slapping you. This is a great job Gem. It really is a great explanation as to how the most simple and ordinary things can make great images if you know what your doing. Hopefully this will start a new photographic endeavor for you and will let you SEE new things.