I think the angled image is a creative technique and makes you want to look twice. The shadow in the background is a little distracting, and the dirt on the floor as well.
The rust on the base of the oldest object is the most interesting part of this picture for me, although it is not where the spotlight lights. These objects lack harmony in color and do not really appear to be stages of the same disintegration. I would also favor a change in both setting and composition.
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
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 5
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 8
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 3
How well does it meet the challenge: 7
Total Averaged Rating 5 Dick