Only in America: Aging Milkshake Machine Salesman Meets Hamburger Bros. & Rewrites History
by boomer

Comment by piwoguy:
Whlie your photo doesn't make your intended point without the exposition in the title, your composition is interesting. I also find it interesting that the giant "M" blocks the American flag. Looks like you're commenting about McDonalds beyond just its origins...

Only in America: Aging Milkshake Machine Salesman Meets Hamburger Bros. & Rewrites History
by boomer

Comment by KaDi:
As your title demonstrates, it helps if you know the story. On its own, the colors are dramatic and the emblem well stated. There seems to be something of a political comment here, the arches x-ing out the flag--intentional?

Only in America: Aging Milkshake Machine Salesman Meets Hamburger Bros. & Rewrites History
by boomer

Comment by lockjawdavis:
This is more of an essay than a picture...

Only in America: Aging Milkshake Machine Salesman Meets Hamburger Bros. & Rewrites History
by boomer

Comment by nordic:
photo seems oversharpened to me?

Only in America: Aging Milkshake Machine Salesman Meets Hamburger Bros. & Rewrites History
by boomer

Comment by Jesuispeure:
Great take on the challenge!

The Engineering Genius of Mother Nature
by boomer

Comment by boomer:
I wish I'd had a better title to convey my intentions in this image. I found that the macro demonstrated strength and power at the cellular level. My other titles included things like "The Power of Teamwork -- Every Cell Pulls It's Weight," and things of that nature. I was delighted with the comments I received and glad that a few folks even saw the connection to the theme!

The Engineering Genius of Mother Nature
by boomer

Comment by ubiquitous:
Nice

There really are times when ketchup is...out of place!
by boomer

Comment by GeneralE:
I hate to contradict your premise, but dry cereal makes a dandy sort of "instant pasta" under all sorts of emergency circumstances. The functional difference between Kix and polenta after being doused with marinara is negligble.

Really nice photo though! :)

Desert Train
by boomer

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*
I like the 'color'. Definately works with an old subject like this. I do think that there are a few blown out hot spots in the shot that are a bit distracting. I think most are inthe sky and on that white 'sack?' that is on the back of the train. Focus and clarity are great. very nice detail on the train. I would maybe like to see this backed up a bit though, maybe not such a tight crop on the sides? I'd have to see it to really say if I thought it made it better or not, but I think it is definately cropped off close on the right side. I think you picked an interesting subject, and not just a common wheel, and to that you peeked interest, and also with the details. maybe not something I would personally hang on my wall, however, I think that it is well done. ~Heather~

There really are times when ketchup is...out of place!
by boomer

Comment by Kavey:
Great "out of place" theme and strong image - great composition (with the bottle and spoon positioned just so), good strong colours, lots of interest, nice lighting... all round excellent entry.