The Breakfast of Champions
by lmhr

Comment by autool:

Composition10
Originality9
Technical Aspects9
Meets Challenge9
Total Score9

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

The Breakfast of Champions
by lmhr

Comment by Jonniboy:
Good strong image. The blue background is very effective.Lacks a little in focus though. Bottom of the handle is sharp but the nails aren't. Either needs more DOF of focussing to be on the nails as they are the main subject.

The Breakfast of Champions
by lmhr

Comment by karmat:
. . . or people with really strong teeth. This is a bizarre composition, but I like it. The colors work well too, I think. How did you get the blue background? karmat

The Breakfast of Champions
by lmhr

Comment by olya:
superb lighting and great texture! :-) not speaking of an interesting idea ... hmm, i was about to eat breakfast. maybe i need to get more metal in my system!

The Breakfast of Champions
by lmhr

Comment by daysez:
Well done picture, composition, focus, exposure, contrast and saturation all good. Would I frame this immage and hange it on my wall? Maybe if I were a manufacture of nails or breakfast cerials.

The Breakfast of Champions
by lmhr

Comment by complex:
Very... unique. I would never have thought of a setup like this for a photo. :) The contrast against the blue background is very nice.

The Breakfast of Champions
by lmhr

Comment by albright1:
This will send your dentist to Hawaii! Very clever! I really love the contrast of the shiny silver against your blue background, and your choice of lighting is really flattering to the nails. Awesome!

The Breakfast of Champions
by lmhr

Comment by Kimbly:
I thought I was the only one who ate nails for breakfast...I think you could have done with a little bit less exposure. I'm not the expert on photographing shiny things, but it seems like the highlights are a little bit hot.

The Breakfast of Champions
by lmhr

Comment by mormongirl:
very creative

The Breakfast of Champions
by lmhr

Comment by BAMartin:
Very unusual and striking. Sharp, nicely lit and good composition. BAMartin