Reviews from

The Clasp

Nothing but a photo of a rusty tool.

42 total reviews 
Comment from Angelheart The First


Good morning Lucien,
In all of the years I have been here I think this is the first photo of yours that I have seen.
It's a great entry for this contest.I really like this close-up and the angle of the shot.The dof is excellent and it brings out some amazing textures.The simple background and good lighting works well in the creation of this contest entry.
The very Best of Luck to you~
Angelheart :)

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 01-Mar-2015
    Angelheart,

    hope all is well with you, I am please you stopped by.

    Your time and efforts in looking and then letting me know your thoughts, and that you enjoyed the photo is very much appreciated.

    Take care & have great day, Cheers!!!
    Lucien
reply by Angelheart The First on 03-Mar-2015
    You are very welcome Lucien.
Comment from Mara del Mar


Great close up of this rusty tool. Love the diagonal in the composition and great depth, like the lighting and excellent background. Well done. Luck
Mara

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 01-Mar-2015
    Mara del Mar,


    Your time and efforts in looking and then letting me know your thoughts, and that you enjoyed the photo is very much appreciated.
    Have great day, Cheers!!!
    Lucien
Comment from MKFlood


Interesting capture penmaster.the clarity is great.the angle of the shot of the rusty clasp is great. The capture of.the light is great. The image is balanced and eye interesting to the viewer. Great eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2015
    MK Flood,

    thank you for your time & the support it is appreciated, I hope all is well with U.
    Cheers!!!
    Lucien
Comment from michiganmike


A fine shot with great colors and excellent detail in the rusty metal. The composition is appealing and the subject is perfect for the contest. Best of luck.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2015
    Michigan mike,

    thank you for your time & the support it is appreciated, I hope all is well with U and U are staying warm.
    Cheers!!!
    Lucien

Comment from dalebraatz


Wonderful first impression, very nice details and like the textures in the rust and the great presentation and good luck. Thank you for sharing. Dale

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2015
    dalebraatz,
    U are welcome!
    Thank you for your time & the support it is appreciated.
    Cheers!!!
    Lucien
Comment from lajones555


For some reason, I like rusted objects. I have a couple of items that I can't wait for them lose all their paint and rust.
Nice find on the subject matter. Nice tight, macro shot. Can see the small grains of rust.
I like the contrast with the lighter, and plain background. It makes the clasp stand out.


 Comment Written 28-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2015
    lajonwa555,

    thank you for your time & the support it is appreciated.
    Cheers!!!
    Lucien
Comment from nature rules


The originality is very good with this being quite a unique perspective of something rarely pictured. All technical aspects are good with use of a light source that gives the subject some DOF. You have done a great job framing this leaving no vacant space. You have used no excessive contrasts keeping this in a good aesthetic sense of something old and rusty. Good luck in the contest! Sincerely, NR

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2015
    nature rules,

    thank you for your time & the support it is appreciated, I hope all is well with U.
    Cheers!!!
    Lucien
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


I bet you didn't break any...
A rare find! Impressive close up capture showing detailed rusty parts.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF. Excellent subtle lighting, diffused focusing & compact framing. Thanks for sharing... Good luck at the polling booth!

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2015
    Dick Lee Shia,

    U are welcome!
    Thank you for your time & the support it is appreciated, I hope all is well with U.
    Cheers!!!
    Lucien
reply by Dick Lee Shia on 01-Mar-2015
    I'm just fine Sir Lucien! Hope you are too!
Comment from snowblaze


Cool shot. Really good macro work. I can almost feel the grit of the rust. I like the plain background for this simple object. (I believe one can enter their own contest.) Nice focus and good diagonal composition.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2015
    snowblaze,

    yes, you can enter your own contest all U have to do is pay the fees like everyone else.
    Thank you for your time & the support it is appreciated.
    Cheers!!!
    Lucien
Comment from SCHATZLING


A rusty tool....Yes, those will be owned by many of us, I am sure. Your picture fits perfectly with this contest. The angle is great. You made an excellent choice. The framing, lighting, saturation, color, POV, DOF, and where you planted it on the canvas so to speak are all just perfect. Good job. Good luck in the contest too.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2015
    Schatzling,

    thank you for your time & the support it is appreciated.
    Cheers!!!
    Lucien