Rust

I think this fits in the nature category because nature is responsible for

the breakdown and infestation of rust. Would you agree?

 

As always, constructive comments, positive and negative, are welcome

and very appreciated. Thanks for looking!

 

--Ryan

I think the concept is good here, but for me the depth of field is a problem. I'm guessing the shallow DOF is on purpose, but my eyes/brain just keep trying to make more of this image clearer. I really like the angle and the geometric shapes here, and I think the sharp detail you have is interesting. I'd be interested to see others like this.

Thanks Kelly!

 

This shot is over two years old, taken with the camera I owned before a DSLR. Yes, I had it opened up to I think f/3.5, which on a DSLR is like f/8 or so, due to the sensor difference. The camera was known for its excellent Macro mode, and I would estimate that I focused this shot from 3-4 inches away. Even at something like f/16 or f/22, it wouldn't be sharp in the background. Thanks again!

 

 

--Ryan

Hey, going by that logic everything would fall under the Nature category. Not only this photograph, but every single one in PN , even the Digital Alterations too. And certainly the Nudes. For that matter our very existence is governed by Nature. LOL Just kidding. I got your POV.

 

Nice sharp FG, but then since you ve already explained the lack of DOF no point cribbing about it. Cheers.

To get around the DOF thing that seems to be bothering the audience you could, if you liked, rename this photograph "Still Holding On" -- thereby justifying the focus on the link. Nature has taken its toll but the will to survive is tenacious...

I just saw the next photograph. That one's not in this class at all. Lacks the tension and focuses on the chain rather than the final link. The angle is horrible. In this the link occupies nearly the left half of the frame, in the other its less than one quarter in the lower left -- and that too including the boorish stump. In the other one, moving along the chain I find two objects vying for eyespace - the tree-trunk and the vertical girder.

Yet again, Rajat, I completely missed one of your insightful comments until now!

 

Thanks again. I agree with you on the angles. These date back to before I even thought of owning a DSLR, and I think before I even joined PN. I owe everything I know about this craft to PN, its members, and a couple of books like Understanding Exposure. I've never taken a class. It's people like you and Kelly (and other regular visitors to my portfolio) that are willing to offer open and HONEST feedback. With this kind of honesty and trust in each other's words, we'll compare today's best images to those of a year or two from now and see just what we've done for each other. This is what photography is all about!

 

--Ryan