I didn't comment on this during voting, but I didn't expect it to rate this low. This shot tops out the majority of the chain shots. The liquid, the gold tinted rust, and the composition creates a splendid shot.
I take it this is a work in progress then. The humidity is a little muddy in appearance and detracts from the loveliness of the rust that has already formed.
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 7
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 9
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 4
How well does it meet the challenge: 9
Total Averaged Rating 7.25 Dick
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 5
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 6
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc. 4
How well does it meet the challenge: 6
Total Averaged Rating(Rounded) 5
This challenge has an overabundance of chain images - but yours has some very nice touches worth pointing out. The composition which leads the user from the bottom left toward the top right is great. Your exposure is near perfect. Colors work exceptionally well together. Finally - water and its reflections near the links add depth. Having said all that - it's missing that one "perfect" grabber that takes for a great submission to a ribbon for sure.