Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 6
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 6
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 2
How well does it meet the challenge: 10
Total Averaged Rating 6.00 Dick
You probably worked hard to get this effect, but in my opinion it didn't work. Too bright background, over sharpened, and strange exposure.
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 6
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 5
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc. 6
How well does it meet the challenge: 7
Total Averaged Rating(Rounded) 6
Really great photo. Even the almost white background works. If you are going to do more backlit photos like this, it might be worth looking for a more interesting translucent background.
I can see what you were trying to do, but it's a bit difficult to notice the rust here. Maybe if you'd used a torch or other light source to light up the top of the tool?
Cute title and very exciting image. I like the starkness of it and appreciate the play of very light to very dark. Good shadow effect. Good luck in the Challenge.