Pencil
by mscott821

Comment by MrsKro:
I'll bet you had a lot of comments asking where the pencil is. I think this is great....I love the idea. Could use a bit more focus and contrast for me...but I like it... 8

Pencil
by mscott821

Comment by sjgleah:
nice use of b&w; like that "boston" is inverted, and shavings are partially in shadow; also like use of dof; would like to see sharpener fill less of the frame and a more head-on perspective 5 sjgleah

Pencil
by mscott821

Comment by dmac:
Nice idea but it needs more contrast.

Pencil
by mscott821

Comment by HBunch:
In regards to the title, I'd have to say Yes it is! Almost did this one myself. I would like to see the color version also to compare and find out why you went with b/w. The angle is good and I like the placement in the frame. Lighting is good. The dark spot inside the pencil sharpener is a bit dark for my taste, but that's just an opinion. besides, it looks like it could have been a bit difficult to get light in there anyway. I like how I can see all the way through the pencil sharpener. I wonder how many people are going to knock this down for "not meeting the challenge?" Personally, I say it meets the challenge right on. Great job and good luck in the challenge.

Pencil
by mscott821

Comment by ganders:
Excellent stuff - the DOF really helps to focus the eye onto the pencil remains! One of my top pics for the week.

Pencil
by mscott821

Comment by Kavey:
Takes me back in time. Great close up, nice composition, with some wonderful curves. Keeps my focus right inside the frame.
7, Kavey

Pencil
by mscott821

Comment by hypoStiller:
Nicely framed, with good contrast. I might increase the contrast a tad, but over all, very nice! I like the variety of texture in the shavings vs. the smooth metal.

Pencil
by mscott821

Comment by underground:
Interesting way to look at things ... I like.

Pencil
by mscott821

Comment by technogma:
I'm afraid that this is the "pencil that was" Not really in keeping with the theme

Pencil
by mscott821

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background5,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing5,
Challenge: Does your entry meet it?10,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 4,
Total Averaged Rating6. Autool