Well, a PB for a photo I wasn't even going to enter. My intent was to enter the Industrial challenge with this pic //www.flickr.com/photos/thecolliers/4838849763/in/set-72157620825660018/, but I decided to try a couple of shots for the meals challenge as well. Apparently it was a good idea since I had taken the linked photo a day too early for the challenge.
As for this photo, I wasn't happy with the lighting either, as a few people mentioned. That is why I wasn't going to enter it. My wife convinced me to enter it anyway as we both thought the idea was a good one. Unfortunately with so many people around, including a half a dozen kids, the opportunities for trying a retake were non-existent.
It looks like the stick is more in focus than the food. I love the red underglow from the fire, but I wish there was a little more light on the side facing the viewer.
I was wondering if I would going to see a classic hot dog roast. I like the tight crop used. It's unfortunate that that focus point seems to have landed on the stick instead of a hot dog.