Tried something a little different

[Gem]

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]

I like it!

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

[Gem]

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

[mindforge]

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

[Gem]

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

[Mad Aussie]

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.

[Gem]

Wow, I dunno how I missed your comment there, MA. Sorry about that! Thank you for the kind words

[Mad Aussie]

Wow, I dunno how I missed your comment there, MA. Sorry about that! Thank you for the kind words

I rate it as the finest shot I've seen from you yet I think Gem!

[Gem]

Thanks Aussie. I am extremely pleased with this shot. I'm most proud of turning the simple into something interesting!

[kat]

The background color is great! And the shape of the subject is cool! Great shot Gem!