What lies beyond.....
by pmajeski

Comment:
It's fairly abstract and I dont know if your reflection was intentional or not, but it does give it a somewhat reflecting pool look. Not a lot of interest or contrast in the shot to really pique my curiosity.

Sounds From the Past
by ExoticChaos

Comment:
Nice toning but it looks out of focus, possibly due to low light. The shadows in the corners dont really help much either.

A New Perspective
by jjbeguin

Comment:
Very neat shot and breathtaking view. It certainly is a different view of a mountainscape, except maybe in the windows challenge :P Should score well.

Birds on a Cooler
by mcrochip

Comment:
Wow, the heads make them look almost wooden, but their claws look pretty realistic. Such an odd and strange look, especially those almost perfect round eyes. I'm tempted to say the crop is a little tight, but maybe just a little on the one on the left. Very interesting shot.

Rusted sunrise
by pino

Comment:
Color/toning: The typical colors of a sunset - nicely golden, warm, and inviting.

Composition/cropping: The horizon looks a little tilted, but the placement of the balcony and sun on opposing sides balances it out nicely.

Subject: I'm assuming the balcony fence is the thing that is rusty. Unfortunately because of the silhouette it's not possible to see whether the fence is rusty or not. It's easy enough to assume it is, but I dont immediately think of rust when I look at the shot.

Technical: The sun is a little overexposed, horizon tilted, but the dog and balcong is nicely silhouetted. There also seems to be some jpeg compression around the balcony.

Artistic: It's a very peaceful shot and I really like that the dog is included and not just the balcony. It tells a story and it feels like I'm right there.

Overall: It's a good shot but I'm just not getting the feeling of rust from it.

abstract
by rhipster

Comment:
Color/toning: Great vibrant rusty browns of various shades.

Composition/cropping: A good mix of curves and lines, certainly supporting the abstract look.

Subject: No idea what it is but that's partly why I like it. The color, texture, curves, and even the shadows all make up a chaotic pattern that has interest and meets the challenge.

Technical: I dont see anything that needs changing.

Artistic: It has a great flow like waves of rusted metal.

Overall: Vibrant, flowing, clear, and with no distractions. It's a good abstract image.

Old Master
by jmritz

Comment:
Color/toning: What a great rust color! The image also has the various hues of different rusts that blends well together.

Composition/cropping: There is a lot of detail here to take in and I think it's nicely evened out over the shot.

Subject: I have no idea what it is, but it doesnt matter. The texture of the rust is great, as is the color. The curves and lines keep the eyes flowing over the image, taking in all the details. It is very easy to believe there are a lot of hidden stories here. Has interest and meets the challenge.

Technical: Great texture and color, the harsh light works well with the subject matter and the shadow of the lock is not distracting at all. The chainlinks on the right are a little sharper than the left, but it really doesnt matter in the long run.

Artistic: It's bright yet atmospheric, great texture, and plenty of potentional stories.

Overall: It has interest and is backed up with great color, texture, and clarity. A great image!

Holding
by paynekj

Comment:
Color/toning: The overall tone of the image is good, the yellow of the background bricks compliments the rusty brown of the hook.

Composition/cropping: It has a panorama feel with the cropping as is and I think that helps give it an elongated feel, it also works well to eliminate the uncessary background.

Subject: The rust texture is great. The hook isnt really interesting but it has a somewhat abstractness to it that makes it appealing with the shape and texture.

Technical: Good dof, lighting, sharpness - dont see much need to change anything.

Artistic: As an abstract and concentrating on the texture and shape it's good. Is that cobwebs?

Overall: It's a good image, technically fine, but lacks the wow factor.

Rusted Rail to the Sea
by theSaj

Comment:
Toning/Color: It seems almost slightly desaturated with muted colors, and I think that works well for the mood of it.

Composition/cropping: Excellent use of perspective and leading line.

Subject: I like how the rusty rail introduces us to the rest of the scene. It's a dominant subject and yet it doesnt steal the entire focus either. Certainly meets the challenge.

Technical: I dont see anything technical here that I would change.

Artistic: I have a feeling of duality when I see this. The lower two-thirds is rusted and dark and yet the top third is light and serene. There could very well be meaning in that.

Overall: Well-executed, relaxing, pleasant mood, just a great image!

Exhausted
by alanbataar

Comment:
Toning/color: You certainly got a good rust color to the shot, and I like the matching tone in the background although it seems to have a little bit of noise.

Cropping/composition: The composition is straight forward but it's good. The crop seems to center on the item(s) themselves without extra negative space, which is good.

Subject: They look like items from a car, but I'm not sure, and that makes them somewhat interesting to me. I see them as a constructed work of art on display. Certainly meets the challenge.

Technical: It doesnt have the sharp, clean look that a lot of studio set ups usually have. Some of the shadows work but there are others that seem to get in the way of the textures.

Artistic: Rust texture, light and shadow, gradient background, almost abstract feel.

Overal: It has potential but I think there are a few technical issues that stop it from being great - mostly the shadows, sharpness of image, and noise in the gradient background.