Old Fashion Camera
by KarateKid

Comment:
I think the soft focus works really well for this image. It enhances the rustic feeling. Unfortunately, voters on this site almost exclusively prefer crisp focus, so I doubt this will be getting as high a score as it should.

Roller(Hopper)
by fotodude

Comment:
that is such a cute little quaint toy!

Carousel
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment:
That is one scary carousel horse. I understand why there is no one riding it.

definitions
by Citizen Erased

Comment:
The shallow DOF is impressive, and the intepretation is interesting. However, a photo of text itself is tough to make compelling.

12 Apostles
by dinn

Comment:
I actually think the version of this picture that you have on your website is much better. In that version with the looser crop, I get a much greater sense of depth and space. Bringing the bright rays of sun further down into the composition helps keep the visual interest well away from the edge, with is a problem with the one you entered for the challenge.

The one you entered here is cool, but the one on your website is amazing.

the Wrench and the Nut
by sissi

Comment:
nice shallow DOF, but image is a bit burned out for my tastes.

The Dying of the Light
by tgordon

Comment:
wow. it sure did die, didn't it.

Mountain Gear
by Happy Bunny

Comment:
wouldn't the more approriate mountain gear be one of the larger rings? :)
nice picture. i took a bike shot too. YAY BIKES

Vise
by nicklevy

Comment:
very dramatic lighting. good job of achieving high contrast with little overexposure.

Jet Engine Study
by akshayvh

Comment:
looks like the industrial lovechild of a guitar and a clarinet.