Wood
by bsp

Comment by jimmsp:
I don't think that a small DOF works well in this challenge, esp here

Wood
by bsp

Comment by andrewm:
tremendous colours and an interesting composition---the odd focus and colouring make for a great shot

Wood
by bsp

Comment by GeneralE:
I like the shapes and colors, but for myself would prefer a sharper focus for this subject.

Wood
by bsp

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Wild effect you have going here. The center of this shot almost seems to jump out at you (I think due to the focus of the bark (rusted metal?) around it. This has both beauty and revultion at the same time. I didn't like it at first, but it grows on you. Started as a 6, but will bump up to a 7. Swash

Wood
by bsp

Comment by karmat:
this picture has a sense of movement to me. I feel like I'm being drawn into it. I think it may be cropped a little tightly on the left though. karmat

Wood
by bsp

Comment by FranziskaLang:
this shot sure has a lot of texture to it. it does look like it's vignetting (sp?) around the edges, kind of like you had a filter or lens attachment on your camera that doesn't work well with it (i know, i have one of those ... ) the whole photo could do with being just a tad sharper or more focused, even in the center. -- gr8photos (4)

Wood
by bsp

Comment by sheyingshi88:
There's a lot of interesting texture here, but too much of it is lost in a shallow depth of field.

Wood
by bsp

Comment by GinaRothfels:
Not nearly sharp enough to show the texture of the wood properly.

Wood
by bsp

Comment by autool:

Composition5
Originality6
Technical Aspects5
Meets Challenge6
Total Score6

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

Wood
by bsp

Comment by UberFish:
Hmm, I think I need a stronger prescription.