Bigger isn't always better....
by Brad

Comment by olnos:
Good idea!

Bigger isn't always better....
by Brad

Comment by soccerdad:
This is a bit out of focus, and the pliers distract from your message.

Bigger isn't always better....
by Brad

Comment by unikorn:
but size DOES matter.. hahaha, its cool (=

Bigger isn't always better....
by Brad

Comment by MinAlex:
the tools look out of focus

Bigger isn't always better....
by Brad

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 7
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 8
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 3
How well does it meet the challenge: 4
Total Averaged Rating 6 Autool

Bigger isn't always better....
by Brad

Comment by coolhar:
depth of field is too shallow, I'd have liked to see the whole wrench in focus

The Elements of Subject & Hope
by Brad

Comment by melismatica:
I like this composition although I don't find the street sign with the word "Hope" really makes a strong enough statement that it couldn't have been left out in lieu of tighter framing of the mail boxes which are what really make this a compelling image. I imagine the serendipity is in the alignment of "Hope" and the mail boxes. Hoping for some good news? I guess it works on that level but I'm not sure I would have gotten there without the hint from the title.

The Elements of Subject & Hope
by Brad

Comment by AlexHugel:
love it. 9

The Elements of Subject & Hope
by Brad

Comment by Glen King:
I don't know about serendipity, but the picture is great. The line of mailboxes waiting for something to be put in and the hope sign just work well together. Nice color/composition too.

The Elements of Subject & Hope
by Brad

Comment by breckinshire:
I love this photo - it's great. The only thing I would change is to make the background a little less distracting - for example, remove the powerlines and cars in photoshop (which, of course, isn't allowed in the challenge). Other than that, this could easily be a commercial photograph. Good job.