A New Beginning

[rebel]

I took this for an competition with the title as the theme.

The hatched egg symbolizes "A New Beginning".

Shot on my DIY MAcro Light Box.

Please let me have your suggestions / improvements.

EXIF :

Camera Model Name
Canon EOS 1000D
Firmware
Firmware Version 1.0.3
Shooting Date/Time
28-01-2010 17:36:54
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/6Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F5.6
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering

[windrider86]

biggest thing for me is it's too dark. Use an adjustment layer using levels or curves to brighten it up

[equilution]

The dirty shell seems to be a bit distracting. Also, may try a different angle with the lighting. Good idea though.

[rebel]

I do agree that the pic is on the dark side. Here it is lightened up



The dirty shell was supposed to be part of the "hatching effect". I didn't want all the eggs to be squeaky clean.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[LeeR]

The second image is a huge improvement. The only thing lacking are footprints leading off to the right!

You should know that shooting eggs against a white background is real challenge and many photo schools use it to help teach lighting, exposure and such. It forces you to use shading lest you get the "polar bear in a snowstorm" effect. (blank white page) You have done well here, grasshopper, you are now ready for your next challenge.