Uphill Struggle
by splidge

Comment by noraneko:
Great DOF and beautiful green background.

Well Used
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Comment by purpleflutterby13:
Greetings from the Critique Club.

I gave this image a 5 during voting. Technically it's a good image - nice composition, nice depth of field, interesting texture, nice use of the rule of thirds. My biggest objection would be that it completely lacks originality, given the challenge theme. The interpretation is literal, the title is obvious (though at least you didn't call it 'the weakest link')

Things you could have changed to improve the image: focus on the very front of the chain on the left hand side, then use a greater DOF (say f5 or something), so that the front of the chain is very sharp, then fades into the distance.

Things you could have changed overall: taking a picture of something other than just a chain.

Nice picture, but I've seen too many like it in the same place, sorry...

Jelena

Uphill Struggle
by splidge

Comment by joekent:
Well done. Really crisp & clear.

Uphill Struggle
by splidge

Comment by WriteHeart:
Wow! Amazing clarity. I also like the side shot. The composition is very nice. It will be on the front page for sure, should ribbon.

Fiber Optics?
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Comment by scmaxfield:
Looks like little sticks.

Fiber Optics?
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Comment by Ubersteiny:
I don't understand how this fits the definition of hair.

Ready to Roll
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Comment by Kavey:
Repetition is interesting but the image lacks enough to grab me aesthetically or in terms of interest.

Uphill Struggle
by splidge

Comment by elizadeb:
Excellent macro! *9*

Uphill Struggle
by splidge

Comment by djofi:
nice capture

Uphill Struggle
by splidge

Comment by Shrink:
pretty amazing.. nice color contrasts