Telephone
by arjun

Comment:
Seems rather out of focus to me. Mechanical doesn't really jump to mind when I look at this.

Christmas Fireplug
by tcocollins

Comment:
I don't like the way this is lit at all--the bright snow and hedge in the foreground really distracts me from the hydrant. Perhaps shooting from closer, and maybe a little lower, would have given it a little more impact. Also, you could try a longer exposure with no flash (on a tripod), or maybe just a little less flash.

Truth In Light
by thewriterside

Comment:
Am I missing something? I'm a mechanical engineer--if there is something mechanical in this photo you'd hope I'd be able to pick it out... I don't see it here, sorry...

The mechanics of creating life...a machine-like process.
by rmtm333

Comment:
I think that's really stretching the whole "Mechanical" idea...

Mechanical Pencil
by aeh3591

Comment:
Even if it was in focus, I have to say, there are more interesting ways to photograph a pencil. Surely you could experiment with different angles, different lighting, etc?

Antique Gear Drive
by Brad

Comment:
I think a larger DOF is in order--would be nice to have the full face of the teeth and the engagement point in focus.

Vise
by nicklevy

Comment:
I think it would be better with a little of the empty space at the top cropped out, and not cropped so tight on the left and right.

Roller(Hopper)
by fotodude

Comment:
Nice idea, nice lighting, but seems a little out of focus.

Old Reloader
by bruski

Comment:
Nice and crisp! I like the lighting and the composition, but the distortion kind of takes away from it.

Snip & Press
by Bear_Music

Comment:
I like the composition, but I think it would benefit from different lighting to get a warmer tone from the wood. Nice all the same though!