Shooting Mode: Program AE
Metering Mode: Evaluative
Exposure Compensation: -1/3
Lens: Canon 100mm/2.8 macro
Focal Length: 100mm
Image Quality: Fine
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: One-Shot AF
Parameters
Contrast: -1
Sharpness: +1
Color saturation: +1
Color tone: Normal
Drive Mode: Self-Timer Operation
Statistics
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I feel the use of an actual iron has been overused this contest. However, this is an EXCELLENT shot. Very well photographed, nice black background, and wrapping the cord adds enough to make it an interesting picture.
One extremely minor thing I see is the shine of the corner of something (?) in the bottom right corner.
It's not easy making an overused object stand out from the pack. Nice work!
I like puns and I think your shot is well composed, well framed and well lit. I think, though, that too many people suggested using a iron in all the pre-voting discussions, so a few points off for originality. From a photographic standpoint (which is why we're here) however, I really like this. so points back on... :)
That iron looks well used! The photo is technically very good, the lighting is spot on. The border is simple and fitting. If it meets the challenge, that is a matter of opinion I guess - 7.