This is the drain in our basement sink. Yes, we do have rust in our water, a lot of rust. It has stained this concrete sink quite badly. In coming up with an idea for this challenge, I was thinking about how we use water, and how so much of what we use simply goes down the drain.
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Greetings from the CC, here goes my suggestions, please take them as that and not more : ). I like the idea of your subject, and i really like the way the light is in the outer rings, I think the rust helps to add a real warmth in color (though it worries me you drink it : ( ). I do find the concrete wall to be a little distracting and such a stark contrast to the light and movemnt of the water. I would be curious to see the walls of the sink cropped out. I think the composition of the drain in the corner works very well. I also like that the water is running and adds an additional point of interest. I think your photo makes a good point about water more than wows so to speak, but I think there is certainly a place for this kind of photography! Keep up the work!
Highlights and reflections is the water is very good. The showing of the drain helps with the composition. I think that the color of the sink takes away from the overall shot.
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