Candle in the dark
by zeus68

Comment by Zal:
"Multiple" means more than one.

Screw!
by zeus68

Comment by photom:
Hi George *Greetings from the critique Club *

Your first challenge entry - congratulations.

You were very fortunate in that you received many good suggestions via the comments during the challenge.

Your idea was simple, yet effective; it certainly shows rust so it satisfied the challenge.

The exposure looks to be right on - so from a technical point there is only the problem with focus on the left side of the frame. You shot this at f 3.5 - which was probably wide open. To get more in focus (larger depth of field) - you can shoot with the lens stopped down - f16 perhaps - and a slower shutter speed. This may require a tripod or other stabilizing device.

On the artistic side, remember that the viewers eye with go right to the area with the highest contrast - in this case the screw itself. This is good - but since the screw is on the edge of the frame, the eye is allowed to escape! So I'm agreeing with the folks who said the entire screw should have been in the frame.

You should feel pretty good about making it into the top half for your very first submission!

Keep shooting, keep sharing, and best of luck to you.

-Tom-

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by zeus68

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 5
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 7
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 3
How well does it meet the challenge: 8
Total Averaged Rating 5.75 Dick

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by zeus68

Comment by notonline:
would have looked a lot better if the wood was in focus.

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by zeus68

Comment by Pixelprose:
Would have rated it higher if the wood was in focus, the blur draws attention away

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by zeus68

Comment by Kathyc:
Possibly a vertical orientation with less of the lighter area would give more emphasis to the rust color and texture on the right.

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by zeus68

Comment by dahved:
I would rather it all be in focus. Reminds me of a flag.

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Comment by orussell:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 6
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 6
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc. 5
How well does it meet the challenge: 7
Total Averaged Rating(Rounded) 6

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by zeus68

Comment by trunki:
Easy photo, but nice anyway. I like it. I give you a 7.

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by zeus68

Comment by mandyp:
This is a good start. I'd prefer to see the whole of it in focus so that you can see the textures. I'd also move it left a little to see the full screw.