Dusty mechanics
by Pascal

Comment by Bear_Music:
Like the compositiuon very much, the tonalities as well. It's a nice picture, but it doesn't sing to me beyond that level.

Dusty mechanics
by Pascal

Comment by leifur:
it´s arty.

Dusty mechanics
by Pascal

Comment by jimsapp:
Why take a photo of the electrical parts?

Dusty mechanics
by Pascal

Comment by badov:
A beautiful composition. It's crying out to have much higher contrast.and gritty tone

Dusty mechanics
by Pascal

Comment by messerschmitt:
great picture! lovely tone

Christmas Tree
by Pascal

Comment by brianlh:
Hello from the Critique Club :)

Well, you obviously did well in this one - you placed in the top 26th percentile and it's your highest scoring image yet. I'll try to add a few comments/opinions that may (or may not) have improved it.

First of all, good choice of subject. This is certainly classy, as well as impressive. I think dartompkins hit a point that might be part of a bigger idea as well. The lamp to the right of the tree certainly is a bit distracting. But even moreso, I think the entire scene is. In addition, the tree has so many lights and they almost seem to blend together here... this is a picture that I would've loved to see up close and personal - a frame filler. Or at least get rid of some of the surroundings - it's dark enough that they don't distract as much as they possibly could, but would still like to see as much of this tree and as detailed as possible. Hope that helps, and happy holidays!

Dusty mechanics
by Pascal

Comment by Drake:
I see an electrical connector... and coil wires... does not really meet the challenge.

Dusty mechanics
by Pascal

Comment by vtruan:
isn't a battery connected to these wires, electrical?

Dusty mechanics
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Comment by jduffett:
I actually really like this in a way, but plug wires are just about the most un-mechanical thing I can think of in an engine bay!

Dusty mechanics
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Comment by autool:
Composition: 3, wires lead out of picture, no real main subject.
Technical: 2
Appeal: 1, Not interesting
Challenge: 1
Overall Calculated Average Score: 2, IMO missed the challenge completely