Bar picture part 2

So I went back to the place where I took the picture of the bar. This time I took the same type of picture with a cigarette added to the ashtray. I think now it's easier to tell what that is in the foreground, and I think it makes it more interesting. I also added a different lightning effect. I need to start becoming aware of my surroundings when I take pictures. This weekend I didn't really do anything outdoors so I didn't take many pictures. It was an unproductive weekend.

JPG Mag

There is this site called jpgmag.com, it's kind of like a community like flickr where you can upload your photos. Only you can't make comments. JPG Magazine picks three themes per issue, you can upload one photo per theme and members can vote if the photo should be published. Like they say on their site it's for people who love imagemaking without attitude. You don't have to be a professional photographer, nor do you have to get all technical with your descriptions. It's perfect for photographers like me! They also don't want photos that have been overly modified in Photoshop. I've uploaded a few pictures so far, none of them are up for voting yet. But check them out, join up add me as a favorite.

Bar

This was taken when I went out with some friends. A few weeks ago I wanted to take a picture of the bottles behind the bar, but there were too many people at the bar to get just the bottles. This time I had enough space to get them. I set my camera on the bar right in front of an ashtray. I wanted the ashtray to be out of focus and the bottles in focus. I like how the picture came out except I don't think everyone can tell that in the foreground is an ashtray. Maybe if there was a cigarette in there you'd be able to tell. Next time!