Last photo was really hot! Very visually interesting and pleasing, this one not so much, but it could work in a set for sure. Good job seeing something from a fresh angle.

I really don't know what you are trying to achieve here, but whatever it was, it sure looks pleasing to the eye :P

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I'll agree that yesterday's photo was more interesting to look at, but i do really like the rich reds in this one.

very cool processing...nice details

umm... I like the warm tones...but umm... =s

Ali: I don't think I was trying to acheive much other than capture the scene ... light, rust, colour, shape.

Rust is one of my favorite things to photograph. It's got color, texture and often is part of an interesting, old object. I like. It works well with the warm tones/textures of the wood.

How do you manage to make simple and old objects so pleasing to the eyes? Wait... I know... it's a secret. : )

hey dave

i'm a big fan of your work - however for the past week or two, i feel a little let down by your photos . the only reason why i tell you this, is just to encourage you to keep up the great work i know your capable of.

fyi your previous inspired me to get my first digital SLR, so, much thanks.

shaun: it's always interesting to hear people's reactions to my work, and especially useful when people offer a critique; but unless you give me a bit more to go on (as in tell me what you think was better about my previous work as opposed to the last few shots) there isn't too much I can do about it.

I wasnt sure what it was at first, and definately wasnt seeing a bolt. I think its good, though quite different than usual, which isnt a bad thing. You have great variety in your shots.

I have a sweet spot for wood. Don't know, but I guess it takes all types to make the world go 'round. I like both yesterday's and today's pic for different reasons. Yesterday's for the very original perspective and today's for the steel/wood contrast (rust and wood grain, specifically) and the warm rustic colors.

Not as strong as yesterday's. A CD cover perhaps? I like the way that you've achieved the plane of focus.

Have you ever had the conversation that goes:

Passerby: what are you photographing

You: er, this rusty nail

Passerby: I'll call for the straightjacket now shall I?

Yesterday's shot was really intriguing, I had to look at your comments to figure out what it was, I thought you had climbed up an old church wall and photographed the top of a crucifix. Wonderful shot! Today I like the colours from the bolt head and washer with the colour and texture of the wood. You have an amazing ability to see things quite differently.

I really like the contrast between the rust and wood texture, but it seems a little oversaturated. Still, great form and feel.

Love the rich, vivid colors in this one! As the commenter above said, it's definitely saturated, but I don't think overly so.

Great angle.. the tip of the bolt seems to come out of the screen like yesterdays picture.. love it

Dave, amazing detail in the wood and excellent DOF.

Prefer this to yesterday's shot. Nice processing.

Lovely textures.
How have you processed this to get the grain and colour to stand out so well?

Hi Dave,
Haven't commented so far this year, and can't actually believe I'm about to say something negative, but here goes. The over-saturation of this shot really detracts form my overall appreciation. I like the subject matter; composition; textural juxtaposition; but my eye gets drawn back to the saturation on the wood. Sorry.
You certainly seem have been on top form this year, my favourite being the 7th Jan.
Keep inspiring.

Technically, a very pleasing photograph. brilliant use of a small DOF, and good general clarity. But as art, it just doesnt do it for me, sorry!

Eh. The image doesn't do anything for me. It feels kinda like one of images used for Successories. A nice, clean image, but rather bland.

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cj: it's actually quite rare for people to comment, but they do look quite curious on occassion.

Annabel: the processing on this one was fairly standard; i.e. using the Curves tool to bring out the contrast - especially in terms of the grain in the wood.

Paul: a couple of people have mentioned the saturation. To be honest, it's pretty true to the original. The sun was very low in the sky, and the wood is much this colour. One thing I should mention is that the very rich reds in the wood are rust stains.

Ellie: art, not art. I don't know. Some of the time chromasia is just about photographing the things I see and trying to represent them as best I can. I guess this one falls into that category.

CurlyBoy: cool, I'll see if they want to license it ;-)

[quote]Annabel: the processing on this one was fairly standard; i.e. using the Curves tool to bring out the contrast - especially in terms of the grain in the wood.[/quote]

Hey, thanks! I have Cinepaint which I use on my stuff but am only a mere youngster at it. It's a good effect. I'll have a try later. I like the fact that this bolt has my initials on the middle! ;-)

lovely macro !!

will we get to see the cat soon?

The detail in this photo is excellant!!

surprisingly good or the 17-40mm, I normally end up with 'softer' images with mine. Maybe I purchaseda lemon, who knows..

Anyway, great one. The bolt is really outstanding

Love the colors and textures in this. Great.

magical silver. really nice.