Attacked from all sides!!
by sknittel646

Comment by dr rick:
Per your request from the Critique Club:

This is a humorous photo; it's easy to see that the pen is being attacked. For what it's worth, I wouldn't have even imagined a correlation to struggles in our own lives; even with your comment I have a hard time making the connection because of the whimsical nature of the photo. But that doesn't stop the photo from conveying a clear message, even if not the one you intended.

Unfortunately, the photo doesn't have much impact. It's elements don't contrast with each other enough. A black stapler with a textured finish and a harsher light to cast stronger, more distinct shadows would have been better. And here's a crazy idea: replace the background with a classic draped cloth like those used in traditional still lifes. I'm frankly not sure how that would affect the message, but it might be fun to try.

Attacked from all sides!!
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Comment by visitor:
Cruelty to biros now - should be reported! IMO this sort of "black humour" could benefit from harsher lighting. 6

Attacked from all sides!!
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Comment by fdpiech:
Great concept, but needs more light

Attacked from all sides!!
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Comment by thomson1:
I think you should have left the scissors out of this image, and played about with angle a bit more. Looks a bit rehearsed the way the items are positioned.

Attacked from all sides!!
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Comment by Zal:
LOL...bored at the office? That is so dumb, I think I have to give you a 7. :-)

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Comment by WhidbeyPix:
funny :) it would look better if you used a curved (seamless piece of paper for the background... I don't like that edge showing up in the background.

Attacked from all sides!!
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Comment by Cathy:
Nice compostition and colours. The lighting and shadows are excellent.

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Comment by lightplayer:
interesting composition

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Comment by Kavey:
I like the feeling of place this gives me. The deep blackness and the way the light only illuminates the area directly around it conveys the darkness of the location. I would like the light and fence top to be at the left of the frame.
5, Kavey

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Comment by inspzil:
Interesting concept. I might have tried to include part of the pole too. This looks like a difficult shot to take