Abandoned Padlock
by darcy

Comment by ivash:
IMO, should have been cropped out a bit more on the right side (right bottom corner spoils it) and less dof would have more impact. Still, one of my favourites, 8

Abandoned Padlock
by darcy

Comment by daveit:
nice shot

Abandoned Padlock
by darcy

Comment by TechnoShroom:
It would be nice to have a hint of detail in the bottom shadow area. Very striking image though.

Abandoned Padlock
by darcy

Comment by lelani:
I think lots of us including myself mentally agreed on this attempt, but i really like this one - good job!

Abandoned Padlock
by darcy

Comment by jmlelii:
I like this photo, though in the title, I would have left out the word Padlock.

Negative Space Abstract
by darcy

Comment by ellamay:
Greetings from the CC, well, I think your shot lacks wow, and emotion. I think it is somewhat flat. I understand you were trying to use negative space, but IMO the neg. space does not help to highlight or strengthen the overall shot. You will probably disagree, but just my suggestions, feel free to disregard it.
I think choice of subject is a hard decision to make as a fotog who wants to do something unique and yet perhaps appeal to a lot of people (or at least a variety of dpc voters)
keep shooting : )

Negative Space Abstract
by darcy

Comment by lockjawdavis:
This is a very cool shot that should have scored better, in my view. I ranked it a 7. Well done.

Negative Space Abstract
by darcy

Comment by KevinRiggs:
I like this idea. I think you executed it well, too. To me it would have had more impact had you extended your negative space more to the sides rather than top to bottom. The effect produced (IMO) would have been to reinforce the horizontal aspect of your silhouetted subject. I like the placement you selected in the composition.

Negative Space Abstract
by darcy

Comment by dhare:
top of a light pole I think? I like the idea of the lights pointing down, and being cut off unexpectantly. Perhaps at a different time of day would have made it more interesting where you can get a gradual hue in the sky, again tempting the eyes downward. 7

Negative Space Abstract
by darcy

Comment by Sammie:
Very interesting silhouette. To my eyes, it has a bit too much negative space.