Please Help Me Choose
Each month there's a photo competition for food blogs called Does My Blog Look Good in This?—or DMBLGIT? for short. It's a fierce competition with some excellent food photos. In fact, they're so good that I've been too intimidated to join in, until last month when I submitted this photo of my Stuffed Tofu. It didn't win—the winning photos were definitely superior—but I don't think I embarrassed myself too much.
I'd like to give it another try this month, and I've got it narrowed down to the three that I think were my best from last month. (The photo has to have appeared on the blog for the first time in December.) But I'm questioning my own judgment about which one to choose, so I'd love it if you helped me out. [Update 1/19/07: I took the advice of the majority and entered the sorbet photo into the contest. Thanks to everyone for your comments, particularly those of you who offered detailed critiques. I value all of your advice and input!]
The three photos are:
Kiwano, Banana, and Pineapple Sorbet
Rainbow Stir-Fry
Pumpkin Spice Bread
The photos are judged on Aesthetics, Edibility, and Originality; there are prizes for each category and one overall winner. If you'd like to take a look at some of the other entries before you vote, visit the DMBLGIT? gallery. The competition is steep!
Thanks to Ilva at Lucullian Delights for the idea to take a poll. Her readers chose her lovely entry last month—and it won the award for Edibility!
Just let me know in the comments which one you think I should choose. I don't need to make a decision for a few days, so if you don't vote now, please come back and cast your vote later. Thanks!
I'd like to give it another try this month, and I've got it narrowed down to the three that I think were my best from last month. (The photo has to have appeared on the blog for the first time in December.) But I'm questioning my own judgment about which one to choose, so I'd love it if you helped me out. [Update 1/19/07: I took the advice of the majority and entered the sorbet photo into the contest. Thanks to everyone for your comments, particularly those of you who offered detailed critiques. I value all of your advice and input!]
The three photos are:
Kiwano, Banana, and Pineapple Sorbet
Rainbow Stir-Fry
Pumpkin Spice Bread
The photos are judged on Aesthetics, Edibility, and Originality; there are prizes for each category and one overall winner. If you'd like to take a look at some of the other entries before you vote, visit the DMBLGIT? gallery. The competition is steep!
Thanks to Ilva at Lucullian Delights for the idea to take a poll. Her readers chose her lovely entry last month—and it won the award for Edibility!
Just let me know in the comments which one you think I should choose. I don't need to make a decision for a few days, so if you don't vote now, please come back and cast your vote later. Thanks!
posted by SusanV at 5:15 PM
64 Comments:
I think the sorbet is the most original and aesthetically pleasing...I found the photo very striking when you first posted it as well!
Good luck, I think you have a good shot!
Sorbet, for sor-bay!
My vote is also for the sorbet.
we like the pumpkin spice bread picture the most!
Good job...
We discovered your site by accident while googling something. Your skinny figgy bars are great! :)
Tough call - I'm waffling between the first two. Both make my mouth water!
Don't take my criticism as gospel, or offensively, please. All three spank my photos any day. :)
I think the third has too few food colors to "pop", although there is something to be said for subtlety. The second would be my choice, except that the back of the food is slightly out of focus (the background being fuzzy is ideal, but the difference in the plate itself is a detraction I think)
My choice is for the first because it's gorgeous, but I remember that you said it didn't taste very good! Hopefully the photo contest doesn't have a taste test along with it. :)
My vote is for #1.
I agree that the first one is the most original but also like the second one because of all the colors.
I vote for the sorbet.
sorbet or bread.
sorbet is more unique and the bread is more comforting. Since I don't know the photos that normally win I can't say what would be the best choice here.
For the same reasons as Shawn--the sorbet--great shot!
sorbet for sure. I remember it from the first time you posted it. It's beautiful and makes my mouth water.
I vote for the sorbet!! Looks delicious!!
Ana
I vote for the sorbet, although I love the bread photo too!
Sorbet!
Totally #1, the sorbet.
sorbert, hands down and tastebuds waiting
sorbet sorbet!!
Another sorbet vote - it looks delicious!
My vote goes to the sorbet (it's a conceptual and original dish). However, I think the layout of the pumpkin spice bread is quite striking and ascetically pleasing. Go with your gut.
sorbet!
-jessica
definitely the sorbet, it's gorgeous
Sorbet all the way!! That's a great picture.
I like all 3. If I had to pick, I guess I'd say #1.
Your pics can DEFINITELY stand up to those at that website.
I'm going to have to join the crowd and vote for the sorbet as well.
I vote for the sorbet. The kiwano shell is so unique!
sorbet!
its just awesome.
I vote for the sorbet because of the colors AND edibility! I would eat them all, of course :0)
#1 Sorbet.
#2 Stir fry.
kiwano sorbet. i just LOVE that picture.
Kiwano, Banana, and Pineapple Sorbet
Sorbet all the way!!! It has the most interesting looking subject matter. (even though that rainbow stir fry is making my mouth water...)
sorbet for sure
I'd go with the photo of the sorbet. Looks wonderfully creative & then there's this something that makes it stand out..it seems so full o' character!
Good luck!
Kiwano, Banana, and Pineapple Sorbet
Your photos are awesome all of the time, but I would go for the Sorbet!
I posted a comment on LiveJournal, but basically I said I preferred the sorbet. It's really pretty, and I love the sunny colors, and the smart, natural presentation. Tres bien. Very very nice.
We prefer the pumpkin spice bread. It has better lighting and the composition with 3 in a row is always nice, which adds a few creativity points, compared to the sorbet. The sorbet could use some light from the front side. All three mouth watering.
Yet another vote for the sorbet. My second choice is the Stir Fry, you really did name it appropriately: such beautiful colors!
pumpkin bread
I love the sorbet the best...it is a dessert in a bowl, as expected, but then, you look again, and the bowl has these beautiful natural colors, and spikes, which is unexpected and very cool. Good luck!
The Kiwano (you'll definitely score on originality with that one)!
the first one! you rock.
sorbet is a sure-bet! haha
I love the sorbet picture. So that is my vote.
Personally I really like the rainbow stirfry, but after I looked at the other pictures on the site link you gave, I'd have to say the sorbet.
Sorbet, hands down ;o)
Sorbet....but the Rainbow stir-fry looks great too (think I'll try the recipe!)
I vote for the sorbet!
My vote is for the sorbet! I think it is most aestetically pleasing and quite original.
The Sorbet!
The image is clear.
There is a perspective effect.
It has interesting textures that are smooth and lumpy.
The colore is beautiful.
As a professional photograher, I would definitely have to pick entry #2. The color range (especially the chopsticks and the table) merge perfectly.
--Catherine Snow
The Sorbet is the best overall. I like the Stir-Fry, it looks tasty. However, the blurring is a bit overmuch for the polished eye.
Also--sorry for the late response--I originally responded to the Livejournal RSS feed.
Wow! It looks like I am coming in a little late in the game, huh?! Well, my vote is for the sorbet, but all three look great.
Question--who votes for the winner? Do people get to vote, or does someone just decide?
Good luck!
Courtney
Hi Courtney--The winners are picked by 5 judges, 4 of whom were nominated for the 2006 Food Blog Award for photography. The other judge is the owner of the blog that's hosting the site this month. The judges vary from month to month; since the Food Blog Award winners were just announced this week, I guess they felt that this was a timely set of judges.
By the way, the Food Blog Award nominees are listed here and the winners are listed here.
I know I'm late but I'll still give my opinion. I do agree that the sorbet is probably the best of the 3, but I still just love the colorfulness (is that a word?) of the 2nd picture. Good Luck!
-Teresa
Sorbet too...
It looks like a photo from a magazine, and this fruit is so photogenic!
The sorbet, by all means!
Sorbet!!!!
Pumpkin. PUMPKIN. It looks so good I want to reach in and devour it all.
I must agree with the rest the sorbet has such orginality to it that it's a definate contendor. Good Luck
I dig the sorbet picture most. The bread is a nice picture, but it doesn't jump out.
What about the phone with the spoon falling off mousse? Or was that in January and not allowed?
Sorbet again..
one more for sorbet.
delurking just to say that.
i vote for the sorbet, it looks creamy, cool, and delicious, and the way it is being served in the photo is original!!
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