Path to Despair
by Matthew

Comment by neophyte:
its a great idea and I like the reflection. Hpwever, the leading lines get lost in the lighting that makes the photo very busy.

Classic Magnetic
by Matthew

Comment by bvoi:
Good focus. I like how the tape is unraveled.

Path to Despair
by Matthew

Comment by phoensoul:
this looks too staged. What is he looking at? He doesn't have a drink yet, either, and it actually took me a moment to pick out the shape of the black bottle advertisement to figure out where he was in the first place.

Classic Magnetic
by Matthew

Comment by buzzmom:
oh my gosh i wish i had a dollar for every tape that did this to me.nice shot

Path to Despair
by Matthew

Comment by Mr_Pants:
I think that the reflection is well captured, although I feel that the subject could do with being a bit brighter.

Path to Despair
by Matthew

Comment by taterbug:
I really like this image. First off, it fits the challenge well IMO. To some it may appear to be on the verge of being too 'busy', but I think in your pov, it makes it work for me. It's interesting that, with all that's going on, and the lack of symmetry so to speak, the photo still has a very balanced 'feel' to me, perhaps it's the reflections, and the centered vanishing point, along with the way you've framed it, with the man and the opposite licquor shelves both cut off. The expression on the man is perfect, is this posed or a candid? Either way, very nice, even without your title, I see the story clearly, and am drawn into the image. Great job.

Classic Magnetic
by Matthew

Comment by rox_rox:
Definitely meets the challenge.

Classic Magnetic
by Matthew

Comment by netdude:
Fit to challenge criteria: 1/2 - the tape on top makes it appear to be broken althoug I don't feel "obsolete" from this picture. maybe if the tape was torn or had that crumpled or stretched look they get after they've been stuck in the player and pulled out.
Contrast/Colors: 1/2 - I wonder if B&W would have helped?
Photo Quality: 1/2 - I would have liked more of the frame in focus.
Composition: 1/2 - nice try looping the tape on top.
My subjective affinity: 0/2
Score: 4

Bessamer Converter
by Matthew

Comment by sabphoto:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=0
DOF/focus=1
uniqueness=1
Attractiveness=0

A unique image that certainly fits the challenge but seems to lack some punch, I realize the object itself is probably dark but I wonder if a little more light would help it. I like the placement within the picture.

Good luck

Path to Despair
by Matthew

Comment by tonyv:
I don't think the title does the picture any justice.