Rusting Scrap Metal
by Heavy

Comment by Catherine_B:
The main spring should be fully lit not partially in shade.

Rusting Scrap Metal
by Heavy

Comment by Mr_Pants:
Love the depth of field, but perhaps a bit too centred.

Enjoying the Scenery
by Heavy

Comment by Montereykiddo:
This probably is getting about a 5.1 and you're probably wondering why. I could be wrong....I'm just giving it a go though.

I think it feels snapshotty. It looks like while on the hike you just whipped out the cam and, without putting too much thought into it, you snapped the shot, then kept walking. I mean, don't get me wrong, it looks like a pretty area, but to sell the hardass voters, you're going to have to get a little more unique and thoughtfull.

The angle is normal eye height, your subject is dead center of the image (no rule of thirds or strong compositional lines), the lighting is blown out in the background and still a bit dark in the foreground.

I'm not trying to just rip into you, but I figure this pic will get lost in the lower half of the challenge and people often dont spend the time to really critique images they rate. I get so frustrated when I get a low score, and no good feedback.

You may completely disagree with everything I said, but thats just my 2 cents, so take it with a grain of salt. I hope your pic does great and proves me wrong!

Happy shooting,

Chris A

Rusting Scrap Metal
by Heavy

Comment by photogJames:
Looks like there is a shadow from the lens hood on the end of the metal shaving.

Rusting Scrap Metal
by Heavy

Comment by train:

good tones and colour in this image

Rusting Scrap Metal
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Comment by SnapperL:
It is a well taken shot. the DOF is good. the clarity on the pipe is good. I am not in to the subject. 7

Rusting Scrap Metal
by Heavy

Comment by sfalice:
good rich colors, nice abstract.

Enjoying the Scenery
by Heavy

Comment by crabappl3:
Motion blur, uninteresting composition, rear view of the subject (no pun intended). Not sure this is the strongest shot you could have submitted. It' appears you were out with a buddy photographing scenery. Why not ask him to pose in front of something interesting or get his shadow in front of it while he's composing a shot.

Enjoying the Scenery
by Heavy

Comment by Shannon:
Although this shot meets the challenge topic, to me the photo itself lacks impact to hold a viewers attention.

In need of some tender loving care!
by Heavy

Comment by Brad:
Good take on the challenge.
Perhaps shooting at a different time of the day would have helped with the sky not being blown out, but hey, sometimes we have time constraints in our lives huh?
Well seen.