Negative Space Odyssey
by Froober

Comment:
This is a technically very nice photo... I can't see much that I would change about the photo. I love the 'space' theme and you have done a very good job of capturing that sense in this image. I think that the eraser on your lower pencil is defective. I would definitely take that back and exchange it for a good one :) - jmsetzler

Rhythm and blues
by Jean

Comment:
This is a great photo... I really love the color and 'abstract' nature of the image. My problem is that I can't tell that these diagonal items are really pencils. I would love to here more about what I'm looking at in this image... good work :) - jmsetzler

underwater pencil sunburst
by notashamd

Comment:
As you may know, I particularly like this concept... This image has lost some 'crispness' somewhere... the pixellation is farily dominant in this image. This could have possibly resulted from enlarging a cropped segement of the photo. The concept here is very strong but the clarity needs a little work probably :) You may want to take a look at resampling the photo if you need to enlarge rather than resizing... good shot :) - jmsetzler

Homegrown Pencils
by xertion

Comment:
neat idea :) I think the leftover pencils by the water jug look a little out of place maybe? - jmsetzler

Chip Off The Old Block
by focus

Comment:
This is a creatively excellent photo :) The concept works nicely.. I would love to hear how you did this shot after the challenge :) - jmsetzler

Sushi Sticks
by MaYz

Comment:
That's some NASTY stuff :) I won't hold that against your photo though :) I like the composition on this shot... I would like to see the 'sushi' in a little sharper focus though... good work! - jmsetzler

Hard No. 2
by TomNTexas

Comment:
very nice :) the shadows work well here and the lighting on the pencil is perfect :) - jmsetzler

Morning Ritual
by Kathyc

Comment:
This is the 'morning ritual' for quite a few people :) With the theme of your title in mind, I wonder if this photo could have been set up a little differently... like on a table with a glass of orange juice close by... cup of coffee maybe? The 'morning' theme could have been portrayed in a stronger way by using natural lighting as well. The lighting and shadows in this photo don't really push a bright and cheery morning view :) I like the shot... i'm just tossing out some ideas :) = 8 - jmsetzler

v .00
by Gordon

Comment:
this is a really neat concept but it looks like it was cut and pasted into a new white frame in software... this is illegal... I score the shot an 8 just incase it is legal though... good idea :) - jmsetzler

Honey Do List
by Yomi

Comment:
This is a neat image because it looks like the pencil is suspended in mid air... Subjectively, the image is a little 'busy' and keeps my eyes wondering around looking for something :) - jmsetzler