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Friday, January 12, 2007

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
Kiwano, Banana, and Pineapple Sorbet

Kiwano, Banana, and Pineapple Sorbet
Rainbow Stir-Fry

Pumpkin Spice Bread
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!
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64 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

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!

5:44 PM, January 12, 2007  
Blogger Alanna said...

Sorbet, for sor-bay!

5:56 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My vote is also for the sorbet.

5:57 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Jennifer said...

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! :)

5:57 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Tough call - I'm waffling between the first two. Both make my mouth water!

5:57 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Shawn said...

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.

6:04 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree that the first one is the most original but also like the second one because of all the colors.

6:04 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I vote for the sorbet.

6:20 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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.

6:27 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous susan said...

For the same reasons as Shawn--the sorbet--great shot!

6:39 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous jennifer f said...

sorbet for sure. I remember it from the first time you posted it. It's beautiful and makes my mouth water.

7:03 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I vote for the sorbet!! Looks delicious!!
Ana

7:04 PM, January 12, 2007  
Blogger Kalyn said...

I vote for the sorbet, although I love the bread photo too!

7:08 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous rachel said...

Sorbet!

7:12 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Totally #1, the sorbet.

7:15 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous mare said...

sorbert, hands down and tastebuds waiting

7:17 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sorbet sorbet!!

7:25 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Another sorbet vote - it looks delicious!

7:27 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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.

7:31 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sorbet!


-jessica

7:41 PM, January 12, 2007  
Blogger tamara said...

definitely the sorbet, it's gorgeous

7:43 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Shukra said...

Sorbet all the way!! That's a great picture.

7:54 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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.

8:05 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm going to have to join the crowd and vote for the sorbet as well.

8:14 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I vote for the sorbet. The kiwano shell is so unique!

9:03 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sorbet!
its just awesome.

9:28 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous jen said...

I vote for the sorbet because of the colors AND edibility! I would eat them all, of course :0)

9:57 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

#1 Sorbet.
#2 Stir fry.

10:02 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

kiwano sorbet. i just LOVE that picture.

10:25 PM, January 12, 2007  
Blogger mipmup said...

Kiwano, Banana, and Pineapple Sorbet

10:38 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Carol said...

Sorbet all the way!!! It has the most interesting looking subject matter. (even though that rainbow stir fry is making my mouth water...)

11:28 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sorbet for sure

11:42 PM, January 12, 2007  
Anonymous Shvetha said...

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!

11:42 PM, January 12, 2007  
Blogger Abby said...

Kiwano, Banana, and Pineapple Sorbet

12:09 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Your photos are awesome all of the time, but I would go for the Sorbet!

12:41 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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.

1:20 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Harald Walker said...

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.

3:42 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Helena said...

Yet another vote for the sorbet. My second choice is the Stir Fry, you really did name it appropriately: such beautiful colors!

5:03 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous equinox said...

pumpkin bread

6:17 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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!

6:33 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Arine said...

The Kiwano (you'll definitely score on originality with that one)!

6:57 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous tania said...

the first one! you rock.

7:02 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sorbet is a sure-bet! haha

7:07 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous The Traveler said...

I love the sorbet picture. So that is my vote.

7:14 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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.

7:39 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous nancy said...

Sorbet, hands down ;o)

8:03 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sorbet....but the Rainbow stir-fry looks great too (think I'll try the recipe!)

8:30 AM, January 13, 2007  
Blogger veganmum said...

I vote for the sorbet!

8:51 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My vote is for the sorbet! I think it is most aestetically pleasing and quite original.

9:12 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Sorbet!

The image is clear.
There is a perspective effect.
It has interesting textures that are smooth and lumpy.
The colore is beautiful.

9:25 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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

10:58 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Ina said...

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.

11:47 AM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Courtney said...

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

12:03 PM, January 13, 2007  
Blogger SusanV said...

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.

12:14 PM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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

12:55 PM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sorbet too...
It looks like a photo from a magazine, and this fruit is so photogenic!

1:04 PM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The sorbet, by all means!

3:04 PM, January 13, 2007  
Blogger Catherine said...

Sorbet!!!!

5:43 PM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Pumpkin. PUMPKIN. It looks so good I want to reach in and devour it all.

6:57 PM, January 13, 2007  
Anonymous Cassi said...

I must agree with the rest the sorbet has such orginality to it that it's a definate contendor. Good Luck

7:49 AM, January 15, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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?

9:16 AM, January 15, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sorbet again..

3:53 PM, January 16, 2007  
Blogger arielle said...

one more for sorbet.

delurking just to say that.

12:12 PM, January 23, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i vote for the sorbet, it looks creamy, cool, and delicious, and the way it is being served in the photo is original!!

5:52 PM, October 17, 2007  

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