Here's some changes I made to my Mushroom house. I still can't get it to POP! What is wrong with this thing? -Kix

Cool... The main thing I would say, is that the mushrooms don't look wet enough, and the skin on the top might want to look like it's peeled some. They also may want to look a bit more dirty. EMC

I feel color scheme comes off too dark and similar. Everything has a flat dark color feel. I would try to punch up some brighter and maybe complimentary colors. Maybe some well placed lights to show the color that is already there but brighter. Bring out some greens.

Other than that I think it's a great image. Very imaginative.

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Very Nice image Kix. I agree with the above, this is very imaginative. Vegetation is very cool. -Paul

Looking great. I'd say dirty it up. And you'll be well close to being done.

There are some good suggestions here. How about softening up the light, the hot spot looks a bit harsh. Mushrooms and direct light does not really work. Looks cool though.

Hi Kix, Fun image! Take everything I say with a grain of salt. The image is 'flat' because the far edges of the objects are disappearing. It's a lighting issue, so let's try some photographers tricks... 1. Place a cool color "skimmer" light back behind the main object (see image above) This shows off the far edges by contrasting them with the darkness behind them and the cool color keeps them from "advancing'. 2. Use a cool color fill light from the side. This creates a darker side shadow that helps the viewer see the shapes. Warm up the front light to advance the forward portions of the shapes. It also contrasts with the back edges. Now, none of this is 'natural' lighting but watch TV or a movie tonight and look to see how often this technique is actually done. Hope this helps! Mark 3. Increase the depth of field. It helps the viewer 'focus' a little more clearly on what's important.

Alright, I'll give this stuff a try! Thanks everybody for the advice! -Kix

I agree with the camera and lighting ideas - add/make one of your lights a warm color - gold or something and it'll help...

How did you make the fuzz underneath the mushroom shell? I used to know how to make it years ago. I need to refresh my memory can you help me remember please? Thank you