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Advise and suggestions requested.This is one of my preferred candle holders... orange, of course. I was performing a test on shutter speed and such, and I took several shots. This is the one I liked the best.
I know. It is breaking the rule of thirds and I could have cropped it. When I took it, I didn't know about the rule nor did I know that I would be able to crop something some day
If I crop it, I lose the reflection on the table... Or, I could crop it square, respecting the rule of thirds... but obtaining a square photo.
So I just decided to upload it as is and listen to those with more experience. If and when you have time, let me know what you would suggest. I will be very thankful !
:hugs:
M.
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Wonderfull
You know ; candlelight meaning is Love in Eastern mystical thought
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Beautiful photo! You have been Linked here: [link]
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Wonderful! Reminds me of the cinematography work of Roger Deakins, beautiful warm orange colours and reflections. Great shot
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No clue who Roger Deakins is... 
a compliment!
I will Google him so I learn and find out!
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Beautiful looks like a painting so warm and beautiful
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Candles are magical !
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I love the way the look in the darl like little magical flames, they add a wonderful harmonia como estar lenna de paz y esperanza.
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Es verdad... la luz de las velas siempre me da tranquilidad
y paz...!!!
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Aww, thank you ! I will improve this photo with
some next one when I return from my vacations
(I will be absent from today to February 5th).
Candles are so beautiful ! And this was my first
experience with dim lights
Thanks once more for the 
adding me to your watch !!
Smiles,
M.
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Suggestions requested...?
Yes, Ma'm!
Beautiful light and colors. I would just put the candle more in the buttom left corner and leave some more black space above and to the right.
And... don't stick to "rules" too much. It's nice to have some kind of guideline in the beginning, but more important in my opinion is the feeling for a balanced and beautiful composition.
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Indeed, I agree. I took this one long ago and in a way that
impedes me to change anything. Even cropping !
So I will shoot it again (once I buy apples and tangerines...
or some fruit !).
I wanted more black space above... but the photo ENDED there
... a shame.
Thank you for your advices, Blue !!! I will absolutely keep
them in mind !
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The photo ended there? ...
I'm looking forward seeing the new one.
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Hahaha! Indeed. It did. It was my first test with
new settings for darker ambients...
too much on the settings... and too little on the
composition.
Next one will be better. I learn, I learn
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Wonderful light, and in this case braking the rule is just fine!
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Yes, I love this light !! Added the fruits to give more interest to the composition
I will improve this one sometime next year !
M.
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A beautiful thing. I guess it is a bit skewed because of the camera lens position. I'd suggest to photograph it in the very center and then crop out the composition however you like.
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I absolutely will! I missed not being able to crop it the way Iยดd like to due to the position of it...
M.
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It's a nice shot , I 'd though prefer more black above the candle . I think about the third rule -which 's really boring - you mustn't always focus on it , because what is beautiful is beautiful , and I don't mind cropping the photo in any shape , you could see in my gallery , vertically/horizontally longer photos
I'd shoot from the bottom , I think it will give it a stronger feeling.
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I know !!! This was a shot taken some time ago. I was learning shutter speed setting
I plan to do more shots of this same candle holder in the future, I also have another which is very, very beautiful. Proyects for 2009, I guess
Thanks for your insightful comments, Rabea !
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That's very cool , that you was experimenting , which is the very good way of learning.
That's very cool 
You 're welcome any time 
*smiles*
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Hmmm... you like inciense sticks... you like candles...
I guess your home must be very cool !
The atmosphere created by well placed candles is so warm
and beautiful !!
What is your favorite metal among copper and bronze ?
I am curious. Maybe we have another taste match there!
Smiles,
M.
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I don't really know , I think I like silver metals more than golden ones.
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I actually like copper a lot, but I also have bronze at
home. My house has white walls and the rest is all in
colors that rainbow from dark brown to white (browns, oranges, beiges). Difficult to describe (but silvers dont match).
I find the oranges VERY energizing
I light cinnamon candles at the office ! Specially when the days are gray...
Someday, when my house is in order, I will take a photo of it and add it to my scraps (I'll let you know). It is VERY small, but cozy !!
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Yeah , that sounds cool
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Beautiful soft warm lighting M,the whole shot has a very calming feel surrounding it
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Thanks, Jonathan ! Your opinion means a LOT to me !
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The rule of thirds is objective. If you need to draw attention to more than one part of the picture the rule applies just fine. In this case, it's good the way it is. I wouldn't change a thing.
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I learned about that rule really short ago.
I dont want to be obsessed by it, of course.
But I thought I'd ask for suggestions to see what
others would do with it
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