I cropped for 5x7 aspect ratio
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If this had been advanced editing I would have rotated the image slightly counter-clockwise and cloned out some power lines in the sky so to make the composition I submitted more pleasing and to allow me to expand my crop slightly farther back.
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I think you had a great idea but should have carried it a little further, too much in picture, would have decreased my DOF to keep interest focused on the track. Composition is good and I like the angle.
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 8
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 8
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 7
How well does it meet the challenge: 9
Total Averaged Rating 8.00 Dick
There doesn't appear to be much rust in the photo and what rust there is , is out of focus. I would suggest using some zoom along the track to retain focus.
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 5
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 6
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc. 4
How well does it meet the challenge: 7
Total Averaged Rating(Rounded) 6
great perspective...I really appreciate these kind of shots now that I'm using a 10d...which forces you for the most part to have get on the ground with the camera to see through the viewfinder instead of just looking through the back screen
Great angle. This could use even more DOF. The rocks and the cross ties are all that is in focus, I would like to see the rail in focus. Lighting is good. Background is rather ho hum. I like this however, and would consider hanging it on my wall if the background were a little more aesthetic. Maybe you can find some track in a more beautiful spot.
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