Critique for possible exhibition

[Rexyspride]

Hi all, I have the chance to put some work up in a local shop which will also allow me to sell some. I would really love it if you could give me any opinions on this image as it is quite dark (which I love) but am not sure if it is to everyone's taste.

Shot with a Nikon D40 X with 50mm f1.8 @ iso 400. Processed in Lightroom.

Please also tell me what you think of the shot in general!

Thanks!!!!

[craigmstevens]

I like the composition and the lighting of this shot very much. My only problem is the plant is not in focus.

[Rexyspride]

I'm sorry but I'm not sure I agree. Yes there are parts of the plant not in focus but it is in focus where I wanted it to be. I used a large aperture to throw some of it out of focus on purpose.

[Murtasma]

I think your processing is just fine might be a tad dark but it's a personal taste. If you like the way it looks then that's how it should look. For me I've seen many of these shots it's just not a very interesting subject and I'm sure anyone who is into photography has seen a similar shot that looks just like this. I'm sure everyone who takes images has tried doing something like this. I do however enjoy the background blur, it looks like wispy clouds to me, very cool. I like the black and white treatment as well, it's just the subject doesn't really hold my attention long enough.

[Rexyspride]

Hi Murtasma. Thanks for the comments. Now you mention it the subject isn't that great. I got a little consumed with the editing and lost sight that the subject is just a dried out set of leaves! I need to make sure that I stay focussed (not that type of focussed craigmstevens!) on the subject matter itself.

I really do appreciate your comments!

Thanks again.