AceLiner Model No. 502
by Keith Maniac

Comment:
I see a perfectly framed and cropped presentation of a stapler. Dof is great for this composition, monochrome maximizes the impact of the shot, some specular crud showing up in the lowest right corner just in front of the last bit of stapler hinge, but it does not in any way really invoke or imply technology to me. High marks for presentation, but a hard hit from the viewer who cannot make the leap to technology, mechanics yes, but not low tech.

North by Northeast
by markmulkerin

Comment:
Sextant, compass or something else? Wow this thing looks so mechanical compared to a simple LL Bean compass that it must be low tech! The detail in the surface scratching screams old. I like the very tight crop and all the impurities of the subject. The 40-10 area seemed too dodged or fuzzy as did the upper 1/3 and became a bit of a distraction as I continued to study the image, probably the only thing I would consider trying to fix, but may have simply been a factor of subject's age and limitation of macro DOF.

Falling Bolt
by Prof_Fate

Comment:
I see no technology here at all. Not high tech or low tech. I see constuction and simplicity. The image itself is well done, lighting good for the effect, but somewhere in here a ton of resampled grain and archive bits showed up. (unless the spotting in the border and shadows was intentional for art, I found it quite distracting). Good average for focus and detail in the subject, heavy losses for challenge interpretation and final presentation that appears mottled.

The Lowly Wrench
by bledford

Comment:
Makes me think plumbing, but does nto make me think technology or even low technology. This is an item that has stood the test of time over the evolution of plumbing for quite some time. The image on the other hand is very well done: simple, focused and balanced with only the upper right section being too well lit compared to the rest of the shot. The border is great and the perfect color. High marks for composition and presentation, some loss on challenge interpretation from the viewer.

Hand Mixer
by Brenb

Comment:
I like everything about this picture. The framing in a square offsetting the roundness of the subject, the mild sepia toning and the modern-feel fo the crisp, sharpness in the image as a whole. The cookbook and radio (yikes I see electronics!) in no way impact the real subject of the hand mixer, in fact, they are such an after thought as to be a perfect background. Nice Job: a top contender!

Skeleton Key
by GeneralE

Comment:
Unsure if this is galvanized, green paint, or silver. Very interesting texture to the whole and well framed. Something in the depth of the subject on the head of the key is casting greyish shadows on the side and in the holes. This is very distracting. I see no real technology in a key or in current key use/design, but can see the implied technology of advancement in security and find that with some interpretation that this subject fits the challenge artistically. Average marks on all levels: challenge, composition and cleanness of image. Extra points for a subject that has an interesting texture and form.

Can Opener
by kyebosh

Comment:
That piece of metal is just gross looking! It would be hard to choke down the meal that it opened. Great low tech choice, no interpretation needed. The framing and crop is fine as is the DOF, but the subjects have a turn off factor that rivals the message. You should take a Dremel or Brillo, clean up the can opener, peel the label off the can and reshoot a black and white with maximum impact. Very high marks for challenge interpretation and composition, some deduction for subject that makes me want to wash dishes.

Hammer and Anvil
by drydoc

Comment:
Although this image is somewhat busy, the inferenece to low technology or at least old ways is very clear here. Good job of catching light in what seems a low light circumstance (fill flash?) I think a tight crop would make this a more artistic and improve the presentation, but find the link to the challenge to be very solid.

All Wound Up
by mocabela

Comment:
Hmm...first vote and comment did not stay, so here goes again...

Nice border and use of negative space. Watch is an easy link to low tech for me. Highlights on the fob ring and shadows on the bottom of the watch were eyecatching to me. I liked the way the light caught the crystal, reflecting the scratch and giving the glass presence. Missing second hand is distracting, but not something that affects the score. Overall a high marking image.

Sailing
by Tranquil

Comment:
An impressive high-key 'color' image. Very artistisic presentation, well balanced and framed/cropped. Te contrasts seem a bit harsh, but could be expected. I do not find it hard to relate this to low tech comparing to other modes of boating (motorized, cruise ships) although the technology inference does require some interpretation.