Don't Rub me the Wrong Way
by Konador

Comment by alanfreed:
What a "grate" picture! :)

In the Mendip Hills
by Konador

Comment by psychephylax:
A visit from the critique club :)

Hey Ben, I think this photo is excellent. I think this has very strong composition. The diagonal curves in the hills are excellent. What's even better is that you have the dominant top line going into the smaller one on the right which in turn leads to the solitary tree placed with the rule of 3rds. The sun is great for color and I particularly love the muted color in the hill towards the back.

You also did not place the horizon in the center giving the photo more strength. I like the detail in the foreground as well.

One thing I do think could be done a little better is exposure. It seems that you underexposed this a little bit (intenionally?). On one hand it plays well with the composition giving you specific cues to follow with your eye but in the end, when you arrive at the final destination of the tree it looks a bit dark. Perhaps a slightly longer exposure would have resulted in a much stronger foreground.

Beware of the Giant Toad
by Konador

Comment by Gracious:
Clever concept, and very well executed with a good forus and exposure. The bg is nice.

Beware of the Giant Toad
by Konador

Comment by Swashbuckler:
That is just a killer sign! I like the extra purple, makes for a dramatic sky (and it didn't hurt the caution signs either). Technical issues..none, very good focus, framing and exposure. I just plain like this shot. 9 Swash

Beware of the Giant Toad
by Konador

Comment by Silver Fox:
signs stand out against the dark background, nice red colour with the white's.

Beware of the Giant Toad
by Konador

Comment by GeneralE:
...and toad hunters?

Beware of the Giant Toad
by Konador

Comment by catpixel:
queensland?

Don't Rub me the Wrong Way
by Konador

Comment by jkiolbasa:
Very nice detail, the lighting works will with the scratches. So, do you use this to grate solid granite, or what?

Don't Rub me the Wrong Way
by Konador

Comment by Sonifo:
Wow very creative. Makes me think of milk. Nice color and the lighting is great.

Beware of the Giant Toad
by Konador

Comment by Harz_Joerg:
LOL, a wonderful combination of the two road signs. Even without reading the size mismatch is the first thing I noticed. I like the color and darkness of the background: it's more like a surface on which the main-objects rest. Like in a studio-shot with colored and textured background.
Because you probably used the flash, the sign appear a little flat, more like a graphic rather then a real life object. I can't say if this is good or bad.
Good luck to you.