Yo Ho Ho
by joebok

Comment:
This is a very nice idea. I like the lighting, and good detail on the block. Fits the challenge very well, and yet is creative also. I don't like how the block is cut off though, perhaps if you showed all the hook and a tad bit more of the bottom.

Dare to take a bath?
by awpollard

Comment:
NIce composition. Good use of rot and dof. Pleasant subject. Good job.

Grandmother´s pride
by Moreira

Comment:
Very nice lighting. Interesting perspective.

Ssshhh... be vewy vewy qwiet, I'm huntin' wabbits!
by dwterry

Comment:
Interesting and creative. Nice perspective. Good job.

Geared for the Road
by JEFFJSB

Comment:
Good composition. Nice selective desat, however in this case I think it draws attention to the frame and away from the main subject, the gears.

The Rodent's Resting Place
by smoon273

Comment:
Interesting shot. Good concept. I like your dof here. The little pieces of cheese add the perfect touch.

Just an old puncher...
by LevT

Comment:
Beautiful composition. Great lighting, nice detail. I love all the little punch outs. I can't decide if the papers at the top left add to or distract from the shot, anyway no mark down from me for it. Good job.

The Old Fashioned Way
by GolferDDS

Comment:
Great concept. Good subject. I love the reflection. Lighting looks a little bit flat though... and I'm wondering if a more extreme diagonal might work a little bit better?

RETIRED MECHANICAL MARVEL
by kiwinick

Comment:
Retired??? That's the kind of mower I have !!! Nice composition though. :-) Good lines and I really like the red nestled in all the green foliage.

Mechanical Pencil
by aeh3591

Comment:
I think you have a potentially good subject here. It fits the challenge well. Your focus definitely needs to be sharper. Perhaps you're trying to get too close, especially if you don't have manual focus or a macro setting. Lighting seems kind of harsh, possibly due to using built in flash? Try diffusing it or use other light sources(there are lots of cheap, homemade, or makeshift possibilities). Also it appears kind of weak compositionally. Try different perspectives or angles, using compositional guides such as diagonals, leading lines or the rule of thirds (there are tutorials on the site about these type of things). This background may work well with these other points touched upon, it looks like there is some nice texture to the wood grain, or you could try a black cloth or other simple, plain contrasting things.