Flash of Red 4 by olivetreeann

Flash of Red 4

I was on the hunt for a photo that would give me the broad spectrum of light to dark which shows up as the illusive U-shape Batdorff talks about in his book "From Snap Shots to Great Shots: Black and White" and thought that I had found the perfect subject for it. I have a scarf hanging on a hook in my bathroom and the blue tassels were the opposite end of the color wheel to the "apricot" colored wall behind them. I thought having that contrast in color would produce the coveted U-shaped histogram. Perhaps it was the lighting; perhaps not, but the U-shape was not to be found. I'll still be on the look-out but in the mean time, this made for a great high-key treatment!

I am overwhelmed by the response to the Flash of Red challenge. There are 73 people who've asked to be tagged for it! Needless to say, it's an even greater challenge to keep up with it. I'm hoping to get back on track over the next few days and I thank you once again for your patience as I do so!
I like it!
February 6th, 2016  
Very nice high key and I like the simplistic composition. Definitely one for 'less is more' scenario.
February 6th, 2016  
Very creative idea!
February 6th, 2016  
Nicely captured and great contrast.
February 6th, 2016  
Very neat looking!
February 6th, 2016  
Love this interesting subject! You histogram may not have the U shape but your photo does!
February 7th, 2016  
@aikimomm @salza @juleshoogstraanderson @wendyfrost @bokehdot @grammyn

Thank you Phoebe, Sally, Jules, Wendy, Michelle, and Katy!
February 7th, 2016  
Very nice! Simple yet compelling.
February 7th, 2016  
Interesting effects and I think it works well for your idea
February 7th, 2016  
@altadc @digitalrn
Thank you Alta!
Thank you Rick!
February 7th, 2016  
This makes a striking shot - love the contrasts.
February 8th, 2016  
@beachdog Thank you Barb! I'd been eyeing it up for a couple days and really thought I'd figured out how it would read- but it surprised me!
February 8th, 2016  
I really like the abstract feel to this image and so excited to see so many people doing the challenge.
February 8th, 2016  
I like the abstract feel of this photo. I thought the tassels were shoe strings at first! Haha.
February 8th, 2016  
@nicolecampbell Thank you Nicole! Me too- I think we're up to 75 now.
@cjphoto Thanks Chris!
February 9th, 2016  
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