Thanks for all the comments!
I agree with all comments regarding technique, processing and photo size. Submission done in a rush I'm afraid, and I have definitely learnt from the experience.
But - couldn't resist the shot, which seemed to me to fulfill the challenge description perfectly.
Not sure what the stitchwork is about. Otherwise, it's a good subject, but would benefit from more dramatic lighting and maybe a closer angle. Also, remember to blow your image up to 640 pixels wide next time.
This photo isn't very aesthetically pleasing, and if it werent for the title I would have no idea what it's supposed to be. The title is helpful, though
Very good subject for the challenge, but the photo is kind of a poor snapshot. The blank sky is the biggest problem, I think. Composition could be improved in post-processing by correcting the tilt (making a straight horizon line).
I'm sure it's already been mentioned about the image size needing to be 640 on at least one side. What's with the faint grid? Looks like you tried to clone out the watermark that the trial version of NoiseNinja puts on a shot.
I most definitely see the personification, though. A good eye for seeing it. I'm afraid the editing needs some work, though. Not sure what to suggest on this one.
It's a very simple photo but straight forward. I like it. The photo stays true to the challenge -- personification. The best thing in this photo is that it's natural in a sense that it's not made up like so many other photos in this challenge. It's not "engineered" or "constructed" to fit into the challenge. On the technical side, the sky is a bit washed out. Overall, I like the photo.