>>3353764Did you add the red in post?
I see your idea of the three colors, but it's lacking a strong clear intent as the detain in the bright center of the photo takes my attention. The "story" element of the photo (dude tinkering, food/whatever cooking meanwhile) is also lost to the bright, clear, and detailed center. The gas fire is much tinier and subtler, so you would do well to compose in a way where it's of equal weight as other light sources. Maybe dim the main lap, or at least cover it.
As I said, the red light looks weird to me, but who knows - maybe it's real. If so, you could adjust it. But if it indeed is fake, you should get yourself a lamp or a speed light with a gel filter, and use that. It will give more depth and realism.
Finally, if your intention was indeed to compose for the 3 color blocks, here's my advice:
There's 2 contents to this photo.
One is a man's story - maybe it's his everyday life, maybe something more intricate - it doesn't matter. But you're capturing life.
Second element is the pure color, abstract composition. Your photographer's eye found a color pattern that people usually gloss over, and you decided to convey it in a frame, so people would also see it.
If so, you need to develop both concepts individually, and once you're satisfied with both, start blending them. Then you'll get a balanced composition that is comprised of both form and substance.
For instance, try making 3 color blobs on paper and seeing in what proportions, what locations, what intensities it would be nice to look at. Abstract color blocks.
As for the guy, try shooting in b/w then, and catching that focus. Your photo leads the eye, and your priorities should be: guy -> stove -> lamp+shelves. Right now it is lamp -> guy -> stove.
Good luck. Adjust as per your needs.
