It's definitely rusted. Nice choice of framing (from the bit of fencing in the upper left corner, it looks like you were kind of pushed into position to avoid distractions) and good color and texture renditions. I think I would have cropped the right-hand fence door to tighten it up some more.
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 7
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 7
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 6
How well does it meet the challenge: 10
Total Averaged Rating 7.50 Dick
Good clear image. Lighting is just slightly harsh, but I love your point of view. It looks like you may have used a wide angle lens here? It looks slightly distorted, which I find very appropriate and interesting. 8
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 6
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 7
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc. 6
How well does it meet the challenge: 7
Total Averaged Rating(Rounded) 7
This image certainly shows rusted, is nicely exposed, and is reasonably presented. The colors are nice and work well together. Having said all that, I feel cheated and expect there is a better composition lurking within this one.