Out of focus i think. Or something. The pliers (?) are hard to look at, and the background color is odd. Is that the rust? I think you had great intentions but it didn't get carried off here. 2
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 5
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 4
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 4
How well does it meet the challenge: 10
Total Averaged Rating 5.75 Dick
I was a little slow getting this. Advanced years I guess. A bright shiny new little set of pliers might have got me on board quicker than the screw did. The orange background in marvellous with the deep blue green of the rusted steel. The red of the remaining paint is less attractive. This image really requires an uneven treatment of light, less for the screw and more for the dark rust on the pliers.
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 6
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 4
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc. 5
How well does it meet the challenge: 6
Total Averaged Rating(Rounded) 5
Cute! I like the title and how the old cutters/pliers seem to be talking to the young screw. I think the picture needs to be a bit more brighter. The shadows on the 'old guy' are a bit too dark for me. Overall, the image "tells" a story and fits the theme quite well. Kudos on a wonderfully creative idea!