Pen Envy
by KarenB

Comment by clicker:
Funny shot and title!
I like the way you make the pencil stand out, and the splatter indicating `contact`!!!
The focus in front offset by the blurr in back. Well done!

Pen Envy
by KarenB

Comment by bunnies:
hehehe

Pen Envy
by KarenB

Comment by HBunch:
Great idea. They seem to be fighting. I didn't notice the pen in the thumbnail version of this photo. Was this a shutter speed trick? I wonder why it left the blue in the pen in only that one spot. Oh well, it doesn't matter, it's still a cool photo. I like the angle and the lighting is great. Gets a little bright up towards the top, but I think that just draws your eyes back down to the subject, so it works. Great job and good luck in the challenge.

Pen Envy
by KarenB

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background7,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing5,
Challenge: Does your entry meet it?10,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 4,
Total Averaged Rating7. Autool

Pen Envy
by KarenB

Comment by jsabbarton:
This is a great idea and a great shot. I really like the inventiveness of the composition; it looks great and it really does create a sense of conflict between pen and envious pencilâ€Â¦ (10)

Pen Envy
by KarenB

Comment by karmat:
I chuckle as I vote. I like the composition and simplicity of this. good job. karmat

Pen Envy
by KarenB

Comment by floyd:
Wow - creative and clever. Very very well shot too.

Pen Envy
by KarenB

Comment by camelotnorth:
great composition..great colors and contrast between the very sharp handwriting and the soft pencils.

Pen Envy
by KarenB

Comment by daysez:
Duel of the writing insterments?

Pen Envy
by KarenB

Comment by mcrochip:
Different idea. I like the colors and shadow of the pen. The ink on the pencil is a bit distracting.