Retired
by scrum8

Comment:
I like the lighting,shallow DOF and composition used for this image.
The light dusting of snow adds to it`s impact also.
Nice work...hope it does well.

Mechanical Meter
by Alipio

Comment:
Nicely exposed and presented.

The Mechanic of Time
by fplouffe

Comment:
Crisp, clean and with good composition...one of the better watch shots so far.

Continue your journey by adjusting the level
by Sandymaya

Comment:
Judging from a comment received on my submission..I believe this may be "Sandymaya`s" image?
You have been luckier than me in the respect that the lock mechanism is bigger and more obvious on your lock gate. I found it a very difficult subject to photograph in an interesting way without making the mechanism an afterthought and it`s affected my score.
You have managed to keep the mechanism the central theme..so I hope you are doing better than I am.
Good luck

Steel Lined Force
by Kylie

Comment:
Nice mechanical look to this.. reinforced by the effect you have used which emphasises the essential metallic feel required to make the image work.
Good luck.

Weathered And Beaten
by dpdave

Comment:
This looks like it could have been taken in Malta.
I saw a lot of these type of boats while on holiday there in 95.
I like this but it will be down to how many voters think it meets the challenge.
Good luck

Dragon over the Bay
by tyt2000

Comment:
Terrific colours and attractively composed..how fortunate you were to have a "dragon" appear on cue.
One of the best overall images so far.

Ebenezer CorkScrooge
by scalvert

Comment:
Very competent image with a clever title.
Good luck

Stone Face
by pmichaud

Comment:
Perfect for the challenge.

I'm Going Slightly Mad
by Tranquil

Comment:
To me, this is the kind of image that the Challenge was crying out for.
Suits the high contrast treatment (although that may not be to everyone`s liking.)
Good luck.