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Comment by sylandrix:
Greetings from the Critique Club!...

COMPOSITION... The blurred motion of the needle easily conveys the feeling of speed, and so meets the challenge easily. Compositionally, it probably would have succeeded more if distracting elements were eliminated - namely the hand. The black space between fabric and machine may also be considered as distracting, but not sure what the image would look like if the fabric extended from where it is now to the machine (if shot from a higher angle).

TECHNIQUE... A histogram of the image reveals your image is undexposed. A levels adjustment can correct this. Otherwise, focus and sharpness is good.

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Comment by autool:
I like your originality. You have shown the speed of your machine very well, and its a nicely executed shot too. 7

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Comment by nborton:
great idea and execution. i am torn between having fingers in the shot or not having them. not having them in the shot would help strengthen the subject through having less distractions. but having them in the shot helps add some realism. i guess its just a personal preference either way.

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Comment by inspzil:
A little more motion shown in this one would've went a long way. I think the concept is very good and very original, but the portrayal of motion is too faint.

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Comment by Spanish_Grease:
this is a well done shot, it definetly demonstrates speed!

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Comment by sainaz:
a very nice different meaning of the speed!

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Comment by ish36:
Need work?......good shot and captures the speed well

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Comment by KissakiMan:
Original idea! Good lighting.

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Comment by Fayech:
I like the different approach. I think some interest could be added by pumping up the colors a bit.

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Comment by erin_m02:
Nice job. Like the motion you captured. Wish there was just a little more contrast. =-) 6