A Pencil with History
by DigiPique

Comment by syamjonimi:
Good 'ol blue collar pencil has lived a hard life. Refreshing after looking at all the new shiny pencils this week. Your photo really tells a story. The background not being stark black adds to the feeling rather than distracting. The brightness of the flash on the green is a little distracting and I see a few errant white pixels in the dark background but, overall I like this very much. =8 syamjonimi ;'-D

A Pencil with History
by DigiPique

Comment by Kavey:
Love the foreground, sooo battered and it reminds me of a womble. I don't know why it just does. Not keen on carpet background.
5, Kavey

A Pencil with History
by DigiPique

Comment by FranziskaLang:
it sure looks like this pencil has a lot of history. i'm not too sold on the background, maybe paper or cardboard would've been more fitting for a pencil. also, if you could have rotated it a bit rather than photographing onto the flat side you could maybe highlight the colors and the shape a bit more. just a thought, would have to try it to see if it works. -- gr8photos (4)

A Pencil with History
by DigiPique

Comment by Kaz:
Lots of texture here.

A Pencil with History
by DigiPique

Comment by byetko:
Looks like you found this pencil on the side of the freeway.

A Pencil with History
by DigiPique

Comment by mookyfish:
that's a scary lookin pencil.

A Pencil with History
by DigiPique

Comment by djbdj:
Interesting subject. It really stands out because it is such a weathered pencil. It kind of reminds me of one those really old tortoises. I really like this shot.