Artillery
by dartompkins

Comment by Arcanist:
I see clearly the link to technology here as tanks and other gunnery have definitely evloved through higher tech. The decay/dust on the top of the cannon (with the additional avian highlights) detracts from the composition, but unless you were going to stand there and polish the thing cannot fault you for that at all. Nice DOF, framing and use of natural lighting. In some ways the forward wheel seems a bit to smooth to invoke age and this could be a result of overdoing the noise reduction or perhaps blurring based on DOF. Overall a very pleasant pic with well placed shadow and highlight. Perhaps actually adding some grain to the image would be worth investigating. Good strong marks all around.

Artillery
by dartompkins

Comment by rkligman:
The part of the object you're showing seems to me to be the least interesting part. I think I want to see it from the front, maybe looking down the barrel.

Deck The Halls
by dartompkins

Comment by KDO:
Great shiny and shimery sparkles: appropriate for the season. The only thing I would change is the soft focus on the glitter swirl in the foreground. Beautiful colors and composition.

Deck The Halls
by dartompkins

Comment by Travis99:
Hmm, I think it is kind of hard to focus on.

Deck The Halls
by dartompkins

Comment by sabphoto:
Would be a great image for a greeting card cover. Good color, lighting and setup.

Deck The Halls
by dartompkins

Comment by sbeaumont:
a bit too busy too be effective

Deck The Halls
by dartompkins

Comment by ElGordo:
Superb composition!

Deck The Halls
by dartompkins

Comment by whatdewuc:
Great holiday study. I would have preferred the front ball completely in the image. Good luck on this cheerful, festive image...

Deck The Halls
by dartompkins

Comment by brockmd:
greater dof may make the picture more compelling as not all of the subjects are in focus

Deck The Halls
by dartompkins

Comment by tputer:
nice arrangment