Yamuni Perera
April 2025 - Color Harmony
About the Image(s)
This photo was taken at home using my mobile phone(Samsung A15 5G). It features three cherries placed on a white table, with some bananas visible in the background. Natural light from a window on the left illuminates the cherries, enhancing their color and texture.
I intend to focus solely on the cherries, without drawing attention to the bananas in the background. I aim to present a fresh perspective by making the cherries stand out independently, minimizing the visual influence of the yellow bananas behind them. Additionally, I worked on enhancing the subject’s appearance by subtly blending the warm yellow tones in the background with the vibrant red of the cherries in the foreground.
8 comments posted
This is a pleasant, clean and meticulous work that demonstrates good control of color, composition and background.
The combination of red (the cherries) and yellow (the bananas in the background) creates an impressive complementary color contrast - warm, inviting and visually striking.
The cherries are particularly sharp, with a shiny texture that emphasizes their freshness. The shallow depth of field is precisely executed - the background is blurred (bokeh) without losing context.
The trio of cherries creates a small and pleasing triangle. Their central position gives a sense of stability, and the banana in the background creates soft curves that guide the viewer's eye.
The light is beautifully diffused, without harsh shadows, which compliments the subjects.
Expression and added interest: Emotionally, there is a sense of cleanliness and harmony, but perhaps it lacks a "story" or a small element that adds a twist or focus. For example - a drop of water, a tiny insect, or a variation of texture on one of the cherries can present a subtle narrative. Posted: 04/13/2025 19:44:12
The combination of red (the cherries) and yellow (the bananas in the background) creates an impressive complementary color contrast - warm, inviting and visually striking.
The cherries are particularly sharp, with a shiny texture that emphasizes their freshness. The shallow depth of field is precisely executed - the background is blurred (bokeh) without losing context.
The trio of cherries creates a small and pleasing triangle. Their central position gives a sense of stability, and the banana in the background creates soft curves that guide the viewer's eye.
The light is beautifully diffused, without harsh shadows, which compliments the subjects.
Expression and added interest: Emotionally, there is a sense of cleanliness and harmony, but perhaps it lacks a "story" or a small element that adds a twist or focus. For example - a drop of water, a tiny insect, or a variation of texture on one of the cherries can present a subtle narrative. Posted: 04/13/2025 19:44:12
Thank you so much for this detailed and insightful feedback! I'm truly grateful for your kind words about the composition, color balance, and light-especially the way you described the harmony between the cherries and bananas. I really tried to create a clean, inviting feel, and it's rewarding to see that come through.
Your suggestion about adding a small twist, like a drop of water or a tiny imperfection, is a great idea. It's those subtle narrative elements that can elevate a still life even further, and I'll definitely keep that in mind for future shots.
Thanks again for taking the time to share such a thoughtful critique-it really means a lot! Posted: 04/15/2025 07:13:04
Your suggestion about adding a small twist, like a drop of water or a tiny imperfection, is a great idea. It's those subtle narrative elements that can elevate a still life even further, and I'll definitely keep that in mind for future shots.
Thanks again for taking the time to share such a thoughtful critique-it really means a lot! Posted: 04/15/2025 07:13:04
Very nice still life. I cannot add anything to the comments already here. Very good job. Posted: 04/13/2025 22:45:26
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your kind words and the encouragement. It means a lot to know the work speaks for itself-I'm grateful for the support! Posted: 04/15/2025 07:17:10
Love the color and composition of this photo. The red compliments the yellow making the photo truly well balanced. With the bokeh background, the cherries are truly the center of attention. The lighting on the cherries along with the sharpness almost gives the impression that the cherries are not real. Love the suggestion of Yamuna to add a small twist to create more interest in this amazing still life. Great job! Posted: 04/17/2025 14:16:35
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the color and composition. The red and yellow contrast was a key part of the setup, and I'm happy it stood out. Posted: 04/20/2025 21:11:38
The image is very arresting with the sharp focus and brilliant red color of the cherries. And the arrangement of the bananas creates lines that draw the eye to the centrally located cherries. The yellow color and blurred focus of the bananas gives a lovely contrast to the sharpness and color of the cherries. I think this is a very effective still life. I found myself wanting to have a little cherry snack! Posted: 04/21/2025 01:51:31
Thank you so much! I'm glad the composition and color contrast worked well for you. I really aimed to draw the viewer's eye to the cherries, and it's great to hear it had that effect-especially if it made you crave a cherry snack! Posted: 04/21/2025 06:18:47