I'm sorry your picture didn't do better in the conflict challenge. I gave it a 7 or 8 and thought it was very original. I look forward to see more of your shots.
I like the concept of this picture....the cross and the lock. Just not sure exactly how it works with the topic of conflict. Could perhaps be just a bit brighter to show the details a bit better, and cropped just a little more at the bottom to get rid ofthe bottom right horizontal line.
Took me a second to understand the title from the shot but finally saw the cross in the center, duh! This is a very interesting shot, the textures, the black and white, the contrast, all very well done. Not sure about really meeting the challenge aspect but still a great shot. An 8
Dont understand the title (sorry for me simplicity). The subject is fine though I dont know if it fits the challenge (maybe conected to the title). The pic dont take my breath away but I´m not sure about what it lacks. Maybe it would have been better in color, ecspecilly if there are some rust in the metalthings (which seems to be).