Sweet Cascade: A Jarful of Joy - a photo on Flickriver

            In examining my focus-stacking macro photo of a jar of rainbow candy, I first appreciate the vibrancy and saturation of the colors, which are quite striking and create a delightful visual impact. The choice to tip the jar and have some candy spilling out adds dynamic interest and suggests abundance, which is effective for this subject matter.

However, on the downside, I see that some areas within the jar lack sharpness, which suggests that my focus-stacking might not have included enough layers to cover the entire depth of the scene. This is particularly noticeable towards the back of the jar. In future attempts, I should ensure that I capture more incremental focal points to maintain sharpness throughout the entire volume of the jar.

The reflections on the glass are an interesting element, but they could be considered a bit distracting. Next time, I might use a polarizing filter to manage these reflections better. Additionally, while the black background does make the colors pop, it also introduces some harsh contrasts. I could experiment with a softer or colored backdrop that complements the candy to create a more cohesive feel.

The lighting on the candy is quite dramatic, which is good, but some areas are overexposed, like the brighter patches on the pink and green candies. I’d be careful with the lighting angles and diffusion to avoid losing detail in the highlights. Despite these critiques, I believe the image has a playful and tempting quality that is well-suited to the subject matter.

Taken on: March 29, 2024

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Sets appears in: • Intimate Perspectives: A Macro Odyssey

Groups appears in: • FOTO2100_SP2024_92906

Camera: Canon EOS 80D, f/1.8, 1/500 sec, 25mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 80D
Lens:	18-35mm
Aperture:	f/1.8
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length:	25mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 25.6 (Windows)
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