Cairn of entropy
by Staralfur

Comment:
Nice shot. I think a more contrasty background would help set off the rusted doughnut better.

May the implements of slavery rust to pieces!
by fulcrum

Comment:
Nice macro shot. Good DOF and detail

Not At All
by GP

Comment:
Interesting shot, though you lose points from me for not shooting something rusted. I don't know if it is better or worse that you allude to understanding the challenge in your title but still submit something off topic. On technical merits, I like the lighting on the metal, but the dirty, stained tiles detract from the image somewhat.

Just A Little Rusty After The Winter
by Mona

Comment:
A little more depth of field would help take this from being a good shot to a great shot.

Left in the North
by stina

Comment:
This looks like it could be a fantastic picture, but I can't really tell because it is so small!

Old Lock
by vtruan

Comment:
The highlights on the left of the image look overexposed and pull attention away from the subject. I also get an impression of oversaturation on the colors, but that may be due to the brightness/contrast settings.

"Happy Birthday Rust T. Nails"
by sevenine0

Comment:
Great idea! I would prefer a little more even lighting on the cake. The foreground (especially the lower left rose) is a bit dark.

Got macho?
by theodor38

Comment:
What's wrong with his arms!? Interesting yet slightly disturbing picture.

So Perfectly Rusted...
by basia03

Comment:
Very nice picture. It is a stretch for this challenge, but it does seem to look rusted.

Rusty barbed wire
by gunnarlogi

Comment:
Interesting shot. I little more light on the subject might help it stand out from the background a little better.