Zippo Lighter (abstract)

[iPhillip]

Took a few shots of my new toy (Bit of a Pyromaniac)

Let me know what you think, comment and critique if you have any ideas about what I've done or better ideas/ways to go about the image I'm trying to achieve

[milleniummuppet]

Yea taking that corner back on the second one was a good idea.
Though no.3 is my favorite out of those .

[GuentherPrice]

Though no.3 is my favorite out of those .

I'ma have to agree with this. The sliver of the table just pops.

[Donald]

Though no.3 is my favorite out of those ............ I'ma have to agree with this

Whereas, I would go for #1. Why?

• I think the balance of tone makes for a more harmonious image
• I love the lighting on the ZIPPO. Very atmospheric.
• The main transition line from the shadows runs 'with' the image rather than cuts across it (hope this makes sense). #2 & #3 both have a severe line cutting across them and that just doesn't work for me.

[Wirefox]

I am not overly keen on the first 2 but number 3 is far more sculptural. I like the texture and curve of the table. Personally I would have cropped at the point where the table terminates at the lower left of the image and added that to the top of the frame.

Steve