Sharp And To The Point
by kingskingdom

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Initial Impression: Definitely meets the challenge, might like the points a little more pointy. Have to nitpit about something!

Technical: Nice sharp macro, wish I had that lens. Good dof, like the simple and effective lighting setup. Lint barely noticeable; I didn't see it til I looked for it. Like that you closed down the aperture so much, think it really worked well for you. I'm guessing you shot handheld, at 1/250.

Artistic: Think it's a little risky with the exposed peeled wood being black, on a black bg, but taking risks should be embraced and not feared. I'm not a big fan of borders, they seem to constrict things but here it is relatively inoffensive.

Overall: Good clean shot, finished well, can't really think of any changes I'd make to the shot to improve it.

Feel free to PM me with any questions,

Susan

Homeward Bound
by kingskingdom

Comment by ThingFish:
Very nice sailing shot with a stunning sky.

Disco Diva
by kingskingdom

Comment by oldbimmercoupe:
border detracts from best concept thus far - gl

Sharp And To The Point
by kingskingdom

Comment by Jessicaaa:
Wicked picture, awesome colors

Homeward Bound
by kingskingdom

Comment by Jutilda:
Beautiful colors. Wish the sun weren't quite so "hot" in the shot.

Sharp And To The Point
by kingskingdom

Comment by retiredPhil:
Liked blacking out the wood.

Sharp And To The Point
by kingskingdom

Comment by gbautista87:
The black background really makes the colors pop, but the black part of the pencils blend in too much. It might look nicer if the background where a lighter color or had brighter reflections.

Sharp And To The Point
by kingskingdom

Comment by tara9824:
great reflections and lines

Sharp And To The Point
by kingskingdom

Comment by oldbimmercoupe:
border detracts here from a great concept.

Sharp And To The Point
by kingskingdom

Comment by Nikon_freak:
amazing idea, no one would've thought of it at first :)