Tried something a little different

[Gem]

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

[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 :p

[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 :p

[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]

:goodvibes 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!

[F8&Bthere]

I really like it. Nice colours! Interesting!

[Barefoot]

Somebody slap me! How did I miss this thread?

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

Good job.

[jjeling]

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.

[Gem]

Thanks, all. :goodvibes Wasn't really expecting all these responses; I think I posted this way back in December.

[MoinMoin]

The great colour with the wonderful object's form make this a fine combination.

[JAS_Photo]

I thought I commented here. :( I like it too. The simple composition and monotone colors are quite lovely.

[Gem]

Thank you!