Chains R Us
by arnit

Comment by FranziskaLang:
uh, this would've been one of my tops if there would've been more focus in this one. i understand that you may have chosen the shallow DOF, but i feel there's too much OOF in here fighting for my attention. sorry. the composition of the chain links is great. is there a chance for you to go back and reshoot? or do you have other versions with larger DOF? -- gr8photos (5)

Chains R Us
by arnit

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

Chains R Us
by arnit

Comment by olya:
8. smaller apperture, more depth of field!

Chains R Us
by arnit

Comment by sheyingshi88:
I love your composition and your B/W conversion. This photo would be amoung my favorites if it had the very large depth of field it requires. With our digital cameras, this probably wouldn't be possible. (If I were doing it I'd use a 4 x 5 view camera with the tilts and swings and probably stop down to f 45 or so.) Eventually, we get to the point where we can't express our ideas with our equipment and have to look for another angle.

Chains R Us
by arnit

Comment by mormongirl:
it would have been better with an all around tighter focus. but i know hard it can be to achieve that perfect focus. this could have been an excellent shot, but the focus issue only makes it mediocre

Chains R Us
by arnit

Comment by BeeGee:
I think the shallow DOF works well for this shot, but the texture isn't a very strong component here to me. 5 beegee

Chains R Us
by arnit

Comment by mykoleary:
Nice mood, but the depth of field is a bit shallow

Chains R Us
by arnit

Comment by Alemmsan:
Try to open your angle

Chains R Us
by arnit

Comment by GinaRothfels:
Too little depth of field.

Chains R Us
by arnit

Comment by PixelatedVisions:
The composition and contrast makes this a really potentially interesting shot. But the depth of field just distracts.