Straw
by rexharris

Comment by sjgleah:
Little dark and uninteresting in my opinion... Could use something else amidst the straw. 4 sjgleah

Straw
by rexharris

Comment by andrewm:
A bit flat for me but good focus

Straw
by rexharris

Comment by TRSchwartz:
Nice color, random design. meets the criteria of the challenge, but it could have been a little more creative.

Straw
by rexharris

Comment by karmat:
This is very well in focus. I think a lower camera perspective would give it more depth, and it would also serve as a good background for something with a smooth texture and bright color. karmat

Straw
by rexharris

Comment by Swashbuckler:
This is a fine photo of straw. It does fit the challenge, but there are few more considerations than just those two. Two more would be: Would I want this photo hanging on my wall? (nice/interesting to look at) Honestly no, I wouldn't. Second is my guess at your level of effort. Let's just say you creatively hid a message in the straw, like I love my wife, yada, yada, yada, whatever. From all appearances, you walked up to this patch of straw, and shot. Finally, the shot is a bit overly dark overall. If this was to convey some sort of message, I missed it.
5 Swash

Straw
by rexharris

Comment by Journey:
This is nice but lacks visual impact for me. It becomes a little monotonous and needed something else to give it tension or some juxtaposition.

Straw
by rexharris

Comment by autool:

Composition4
Originality6
Technical Aspects4
Meets Challenge5
Total Score5

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

Straw
by rexharris

Comment by crisa58:
without a secondary light source, this potentially cool image falls flat. Spend a little more time with the lighting and angle. Drop something interesting in one corner and you'll have a nicer shot.

Straw
by rexharris

Comment by magnetic9999:
i think a sideways light angle could haveb brought this texture more to life

Straw
by rexharris

Comment by floyd:
Too dark - too flat.