metallurgy
by tnun

Comment:
Just a little too simple here in my opinion. Nothing is defined and there is no real subject. Somewhat abstract, the photo does lack any textures or other indicators to help it link to your title of matallurgy.

punk
by FourPointX

Comment:
You got the dark shot and a rugged subject for that grunge look, but what brings this down for me is in the processing. You didn't really get and texture shown. What you got was a lot of noise grain. Also the fringing from the extreme HDR needs to be taken care of in post. There are nice tutorials out there to get that done.

Waiting For Full Service
by Venser

Comment:
You chose a nice shooting angle for this but I think the composition suffers a bit form lack of a more defined foreground. You only have the two layers which is the subject in the foreground and the sky/treeline in the background. It does seem a little dark and grey overall which is probably what you were going for in this challenge. The scene is lacking in contrast which is due to the overcast sky and the lack of shadow.

Rainy Afternoon
by dtallakson

Comment:
I really like this shot. It has a photo impressionism quality to it. Unfortunately this was the grunge challenge. I just don't think the subject of the photo or the processing came off as grungy.

Backwoods Traveler
by glad2badad

Comment:
I think you went a little heavy on the HDR and the sharpening here. Also the white vignetter really stands out a bit too much. You did do a good job of making the subject stand out from such a busy background.

A morning look in the mirror
by hajeka

Comment:
I just really want to see this on the front page... It's like an AFLAC add on steroids! Love that frame!!

W A R R I O R S
by hotpasta

Comment:
Great composiiton with the triangular shape of the players jumping. Great action! I like the sepia toning but I think the overlay makes the photo look like it was water damaged... It could have possibly been a little more subtle!

Scenery that might surprise you
by Paul

Comment:
This is so Weston-esque!

Just Keep Walking 'Till You Reach Chinatown
by Oz

Comment:
I like your view point here, keeping the frame away from the street and the cars and more on the buildings which gives a sense of location for the story that goies along with the shot.

She'll find out she was too late!
by FocusPoint

Comment:
Nice little story telling image. I think you need to make a choice between the vignette or the border... but don't use both.