Comment from avmurray
For me this photo is all about textures, and you have brought them out so well both in the iron and the wood. I especially like the way the light is falling on the spike creating a shadow.

This is also a sharp photo with truly clear and well defined details, and the exposure is working.

The composition is working , but personally I would have cropped the photo to a completely square format by taking off a bit more at top and bottom. It is a great looking and well taken photo for this contest, and I wish you luck.

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023

Thanks Annie, yes I saw the texture of the tie also and thought it was a good contrast to the rounded bolt on the tie. The light was favorable for this photo to capture the texture.

reply by avmurray on 19-Nov-2023

You are more than welcome.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
A fine entry for the contest. Goes to show how we can find beauty even in mundane things that one doesn't normally notice. Well done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023

Thanks much, indeed if we look there is beauty in many mundane things for sure!

Comment from Montana Shooter
This image is chock full of lovely textures: from the rocks, the wood, and the railroad spike! The rusty spike has so many rich colors and I really like that those colors are affecting the wood around it. Very nice. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023

Thanks for the review, I think you saw the same things I saw with this image. The rusted spike looks like a flower in a way.

reply by Montana Shooter on 12-Nov-2023

You?re quite welcome.