Sure appears to meet the challenge to me.
I know it was kind of tough getting that much bright and that much dark in a happy middle. Shame it was an open challenge, as a bit of burning/dodging would have been a big help.
Keep Out huh? Anyone you know?
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really not sure about the title and its relation. However, this shot drew me to comment on first pass. I find it interesting and intriguing. I want to know more - not many of the shots in the challenge lead me there. What is it? Why was it abandoned? The DOF, POV are good. Not too sure about the crop but I have no idea what oyu were working for. I think the color/contrast works well. 7 but will pass a second time.