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: 6
Total Averaged Rating 6.25 Dick
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 6
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
Harsh flash/over exposure on the horseshoe.
The highlights on the horseshoe are blown out and the whole picture looks a bit too soft. Looks like the focus is on the rooster's neck. Might want to try re-taking this on an overcast day or using something to shade the foreground to get rid of the harsh highlight, and try changing the focus point.
The appeal of the subject and your composition are both very fine. Technically it suffers from overexposure, lack of focus and (perhaps) too much oversharpening. The subject is well worth another try.