Method: First, I took a photo of myself looking down at a flash in the direction I visualised the pencil would be in the final shot.
Then did the B&W and some other PS processing on that shot before printing it out.
I then placed the ruler and broken pencil on top of the print. Took the final shot, and adjusted curves, levels in PS.
What I'd do differently next time: Get the focus and exposure right. Mainly the focus, looks too soft around the numbers on the ruler. Unsharp didn't help much.
Thanks for all the comments!
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I really like it! great composition, love your explanation! umm, ya, my only dislike is the flash on the ruler, but ya, a little thing compared to the overall photo! very nice John!
This is a very interesting photo. I am not to sure if I understand the concept of this photo. It almost looks a little disturbing and I am not to sure why. But it does get my attention and keeps me wondering the meaning or message of the picture
This picture is absolutley amazing.
1) Incredibly creative take on the challenge
2) Excellent technical execution
3) Hauntingly spooky facial expression (perfect!)
4) Creative title
My only critique is that the light seems a bit harsh, especially around the 13mm point on the ruler and glare on the pencil. Perhaps a diffuser on the light source would have balanced that out a little bit... unless your goal was to draw the eye to the 1/3rds point that is there... in which case incredibly well done!
Very cool. I like that you went to some trouble to prove the point without explaining it in the title. This is very graphic and would be a cool ad shot. I wish that the ruller were a touch more focused. The blur of the pencil eraser could use a bit of work. I love the guy's shadowed face and expression. A+ for originality.
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