Evalutation of Macro Barbed Wire

Barbed Wire Macro-shot

The subject of this image is 'As a Concept'. This is a macro shot of a barbed wire fence with the field blurred out in the background. I took this photo whilst on holiday in mid-Wales on a walk around the lake. I  really like this image, I don't know why, I just like macro shots in general and like how the grass in the background makes it seem like a really nice day. It gives the photo a nice warm feeling to it in a way. Plus I like sharp, dangerous stuff so the barbed wire appeals to me. The main focus of the image is obviously the barbed wire. I kind of used the 'Rule of Thirds' with where the main focus is positioned, (to the right a little), at the time I didn't really know much about the rule of thirds but I liked how it looked anyway so I used this method. The main audience for this type of image is aimed more at adults and anyone who likes macro pictures. Some people may like this as a picture in their home or as a computer background.

In comparison to a professional image (to the left) I think my image could compete well against it. They are both very similar images but personally I prefer mine because I like the look of the rugged barbs rather than new, smooth ones. My brother thinks that " your image is more interesting because it has a better range of colours and looks more unique with the aged look of the barbed wire" - Jamie Bryant.