Interesting... I'm guessing that's water in the lower right backgroud, which feels like its too bright for the rest of the image. Very creative composition.
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 5
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 7
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 3
How well does it meet the challenge: 9
Total Averaged Rating 6.00 Dick
This looks like leather. I think that these extreme close ups are hard to master. This one really doesn't capture my interest. It might be the lighting.
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 4
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 5
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc. 3
How well does it meet the challenge: 8
Total Averaged Rating(Rounded) 5
Interesting use of rust. I feel like I am looking up at the bottom of something or the photo is upside down. This one is okay, but does not blow me away.