Rusty Nail
by chipperatl

Comment by Marty:
There is a lot of texture here. I don't think this was a good challenge to make a B&W entry.

Rusty Nail
by chipperatl

Comment by Tiny:
Think it really needs some colour.

Rusty Nail
by chipperatl

Comment by npasel:
Nice lines, the Fe must be in a desaturated ionic state.

Rusty Nail
by chipperatl

Comment by theraindew:
A nail usually gives the illusion of rust, so does this picture. But I think it would have been better if the image was in colour. Also, the angle of the shot is a little odd.

Angry Man
by chipperatl

Comment by dtremain:
Welcome to dpchallenge! I'm guessing your low score had more to do with the opinion that your shot wasn't "really" still life than with its quality. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.
BTW - I'm glad this is "still life" - hate to see that thing coming after me!

Rusty Nail
by chipperatl

Comment by jomari:
This needed to be in colour as it is impossible to see the rust.

Angry Man
by chipperatl

Comment by charliebaker:
Welcome to the DPC 'cellar' where the only people here are wearing the color brown and those upstairs don't think anyone actually lives down here. 3.9 is a pretty high brown ribbon score. Maybe the amazing hulk would like wearing your first DPC ribbon! Welcome also to DPCland. You obviously know plenty to offer many of us (myself included) good ideas on how to shoot/post-process images!

Angry Man
by chipperatl

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Congrats on achieving the (arguably) coveted brown ribbon on your first challenge. (I am quite proud of mine!) No place to go but up from here!

Angry Man
by chipperatl

Comment by grahamgator:
Over processed.

Angry Man
by chipperatl

Comment by macwilyum:
well lit subject,would have loved some action in the background