p.2 #1 · Either, or, or neither :) Replaced new photo
Shasoc wrote:
Neither, GM. For a few reasons.
Mainly is the choice of the BG color that to my eyes ruins the mood of your images. Its color is very close, adjacent, to the color of the subject, and that makes the image flat. IOW, if you put a white subject against a white bg the subject gets lost.
If you put a white subject against a black BG the subject pops out and the image gains more power.
I also find the bg to be too saturated, (too aggressive), and brighter than the subject (first image), steeling more attention from the subject.
So, if you want make the subject more prominent, for the BG color you should use the orange’s complimentary colors (Blue-Green), or something located on that proximity of the color wheel. Use also less sat and your imagination and taste.
I also find the images to be on the dark side, especially the second one, which to my eyes has a better composition, but lacks in contrast. If you look at the histogram you will notice the absence of data in the highlights area, and that adds to the lack of depth of the image.
Finally, I think the images can use some sharpness, especially the subject.
Here is a quick demo to illustrate my suggestions. The final choice of BG color, and sat, is only yours, according to your personal taste and preferences, and if you are happy with your choice of the BG color, that is all it matters.
