Greetings from the Critique Club... (I see you've made no comments on others' shots yet have asked for a critique on a shot with 25+ comments -- may I recommend you offer your perspective to others and comment? It's a great way to say "Thanks")
First I must confess I like abstract stuff and this fits that category very well.
The strengths of this shot are the colors (artistic mix of bold chromatic tones), the curves (creating the interest in the composition - placement in the frame is right on) and the soft focus (give it more of an abstract feel and softens the colors to blend into each other)
As for the needle elements -- I see they drove some folks nuts -- I happen to like their addition (thought it would be a fine shot without them) You've placed them in a way that breaks the curved lines and punches through the blue with the "opposite" orange color disturbing the symetry and creating a tension in what would otherwise be a "colorful tire shot"
I also think your border works as it is the same color and width as the rim that divides the red/orange area from the thin curves thus tieing it into the photo in an interesting way. The square format compliments the "modern art" feel.
If you have any questions on my comments, feel free to pm me.
I'm not sure that the pine needle adds to the image given it's unique textures and colors. Sometimes less is more. I definitely enjoyed this one though!
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 3
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 9
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 9
How well does it meet the challenge: 10
Total Averaged Rating 7.75 Dick
The vertical yellow/orange lines caised by< I don't know what it is, destroys this otherwise compelling image.
At least some portion of your photo should be in focus. I love the colors, but there is not enough of the subject showing to see what it is. I think it's a tire on a rusty wheel well, with a pine needle stuck to it? Could have been good with better focus and a little more of the subject showing.
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 5
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 3
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc. 5
How well does it meet the challenge: 7
Total Averaged Rating(Rounded) 5
Things I like: Wonderful colors, nice repeating lines (arcs), diagonal composition, title. Problems: I just want to reach in there and yank out those pine needles! They do nothing for me except get my ire up. The black border is a bit strong. Overall - a very strong entry.
Nice abstraction. I like the inclusion of the pine needles but the lines they create keep dragging me out of the photo. Intense colors! (You do lose the rusty feel by saturating so much, though.) Still, makes an interesting image overall.
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