Decades Apart
by LN13

Comment by Nigel:
My favourite for The Odd Couple challenge

Decades Apart
by LN13

Comment by genghis:
Very creative, sharp, nice shot.

Rock Run Mill
by LN13

Comment by DrAchoo:
In voting I gave this a 6 which I see as my vote for a solid picture, but not an exceptional one. Often it is merely the subject that keeps from the 8-10 scores. I do like your subject here and the leading lines it provides. The duotone is well done and appropriate for the picture giving it a nostalgic feel. The focus could be a bit sharper; this is likely your using the 50mm at f/1.8. I love that lens, but it does soften quite a bit at 1.8. I usually see if I can get away with at least f/2.5 on that one. If you could use a tripod, I would have gone with f8 on this as there isn't really any part of the picture that would be enhanced by a shallow DOF. If you couldn't use one, I would have upped to ISO 200 or 400 and then upped the aperture. I see you were already at 1/50th.

I wouldn't be too disappointed with the score. 5.2 seems mediocre, but it isn't really. I think perhaps the subject, while I liked it, ultimately didn't "do it" for enough people. There isn't "wow" to it, which DPC seems to love. Keep it up! I think this picture shows you can easily do solid work.

Decades Apart
by LN13

Comment by CalamitysMaster00:
This is one of my two 10s.... I love the crisp focus and the simplicity. It was a creative idea done very well. Congrats.

Decades Apart
by LN13

Comment by KiwiShotz:
Very funny with good light values and sharpness

Rock Run Mill
by LN13

Comment by Rikki:
I hope you see my comment as constructive and helpful.

My first impression of this image is that it is has a certain old feel flavor to it. In as much as the duotone color selection works for this entry, the image in itself does not hold my attention for too long. It might just be the POV you used or it could be that there are just way to many thing happening here. In as much as the textures add layer and depth to the image, it is also a bit distracting. The DOF could have been adjusted to isolate one from the other so that the other accents the major subject of focus. I think digital grain would also help this one if your intent was to go for the old image feel.

Cheers,

Rikki

Rock Run Mill
by LN13

Comment by bluenova:
Not too boring, as you suggested in the 'Got a 4.7-5.3' thread. I really like the composition of this picture, but I think it lacks contrast. That's all I can really suggest. I think the colour is perfect, it just needs deepening a bit to bring out the wheel.

Decades Apart
by LN13

Comment by hotpasta:
well done, quirky idea...hope this does well for you

Decades Apart
by LN13

Comment by temba:
Great interpretation of the challenge theme and a good shot, although would have benefited from losing the shadow I think. My top scoring image by far, anyhow.

Decades Apart
by LN13

Comment by dleach:
okay... this one made me laugh