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Published: 2006-07-04 18:28:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 39188; Favourites: 1812; Downloads: 1890
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Description This is something I've been wanting to do for a while, and it took about 40 shots to get it right. I was using Crayola pencils, which bore the golden logo that kept shining on other pencils. In this picture, you can faintly see this in a couple of pencils towards the top - I attempted to edit it out in Photoshop, but couldn't get rid of it completely. But since this was the best of the bunch, I thought I'd share it with y'all...hope you enjoy it

NOTE: This photo is NOT promoting racism. Please stop with the racism comments.
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Comments: 1339

CrashandBurnPhoto In reply to ??? [2006-12-13 10:41:54 +0000 UTC]

great pic

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thetopcrusader In reply to CrashandBurnPhoto [2006-12-13 10:42:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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IslandWave In reply to ??? [2006-12-13 07:27:05 +0000 UTC]

There's just something about this that I love.

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thetopcrusader In reply to IslandWave [2006-12-13 09:51:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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johnnyevil In reply to ??? [2006-12-13 05:16:06 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! Love the composition. I've been considering doing something similar, but have been focused on portraiture lately.

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thetopcrusader In reply to johnnyevil [2006-12-13 05:17:31 +0000 UTC]

Funny you mentioned that - I've been trying to get around to portraiture (an area I need some experience in); I'm hoping to start shooting some next month. Best of luck with yours!

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wardance33 In reply to ??? [2006-12-13 02:26:24 +0000 UTC]

refreshingly simple. ahhh..........

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thetopcrusader In reply to wardance33 [2006-12-13 02:27:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Queen-Kitty In reply to ??? [2006-12-12 20:09:06 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! I love the simplicity of the design, but for some odd reason, I know this is going to sound OCD, the chip on the white pencil lead bothers me. Awesome shot though!

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thetopcrusader In reply to Queen-Kitty [2006-12-12 20:12:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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skysnolimit In reply to ??? [2006-12-12 17:04:49 +0000 UTC]

wow great pic i love the colours and simplitcity

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thetopcrusader In reply to skysnolimit [2006-12-12 19:56:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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JFCI In reply to ??? [2006-12-12 10:41:09 +0000 UTC]

All you can really say is... brilliant +fav for sure

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thetopcrusader In reply to JFCI [2006-12-12 12:21:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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DarkJadey In reply to ??? [2006-12-12 05:54:43 +0000 UTC]

this one caught my eye the most..prolly cuz i work alot with color pencils..and i always put them in rainbow order. i think its weird that ppl were making racist comments. i mean u could stretch in that direction...but that def did not come to my mind at all.

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thetopcrusader In reply to DarkJadey [2006-12-12 05:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch

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Trickster682 In reply to ??? [2006-12-12 05:28:01 +0000 UTC]

wow thats amazing

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thetopcrusader In reply to Trickster682 [2006-12-12 05:30:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Trickster682 In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-12 05:30:51 +0000 UTC]

yea absolutely

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walrusdealer In reply to ??? [2006-12-12 04:22:36 +0000 UTC]

Less is more, and this picture sums that up perfectly
! Amazing work!

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thetopcrusader In reply to walrusdealer [2006-12-12 04:36:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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walrusdealer In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-13 03:43:42 +0000 UTC]

ThankYOU for the awesome artwork, it's truly inspirational!

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thetopcrusader In reply to walrusdealer [2006-12-13 03:51:38 +0000 UTC]

You're totally welcome!

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JZolan In reply to ??? [2006-12-12 01:55:10 +0000 UTC]

This is very cool! I like your work!

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thetopcrusader In reply to JZolan [2006-12-12 02:08:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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eisenkalk In reply to ??? [2006-12-11 19:09:46 +0000 UTC]

this is a nice shot. but do you know what bothers me? that the white one is completely outa line, meaning, it split a line just vertically, so now you could not draw an unbroken line along the edges. damn, it's hard to explain. do you get what i mean? i would have put the lower pencils a bit to the right, because apart from its many emotional or intellectual interpretations this is basically also a geometrical shot, right? of course this also limits the logical interpretations of the shot, as it would not be possible for the white pencil to fit in. well i might be talking gibberish, but i had to explain myself on this one, especially since it is faved that much

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claireity In reply to ??? [2006-12-11 17:24:31 +0000 UTC]

Amazing picture, the precision of the pencils' shift is perfect. You did very well with the DOF centered on the white pencil, but I almost would have suggested shifting your focus balance to the left side of the frame, because it looks like the shaft of the white pencil is more in focus than the tip is, and the tip is where your eye is automatically drawn with this piece.

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thetopcrusader In reply to claireity [2006-12-11 17:30:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Claire!

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bluebag In reply to ??? [2006-12-11 15:48:53 +0000 UTC]

wonderful colour and composition, i competely agree with u, i think this should not be addressed to racism. i think the white colour that makes the concept works bcoz it's so conspicous. i think world seems to getting worse so people' minds are full with negative perception.

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thetopcrusader In reply to bluebag [2006-12-11 16:37:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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ehlo In reply to ??? [2006-12-11 14:16:28 +0000 UTC]

Hi,
classic ! However, very nice and really well done !!!
See you,
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thetopcrusader In reply to ehlo [2006-12-11 16:45:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Sklako In reply to ??? [2006-12-11 11:51:11 +0000 UTC]

nicely done! should look nice as a desktop or even one of those pictures they sell at IKEA

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9maranatha9 In reply to ??? [2006-12-11 09:50:36 +0000 UTC]

the colours!!!

very good job, nice picture!

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thetopcrusader In reply to 9maranatha9 [2006-12-11 09:51:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Rosie!!

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9maranatha9 In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-11 09:52:43 +0000 UTC]

wheheh

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prevailinginsanity In reply to ??? [2006-12-11 06:41:53 +0000 UTC]

Simple yet elegant and strong..
Great work..

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Evility In reply to ??? [2006-12-10 20:16:23 +0000 UTC]

Lovely concept. I see you worked
very hard in order to make The shot,
congrats I like the simple white BG
and how you arranged the pencils.
I was going to ask you why did you choose
the white one, but I saw a cooment of yours,
explaining everything. Very well done ^^

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xxx-fancy-xxx In reply to ??? [2006-12-10 19:29:43 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful. =B And I dont see any gold...

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foxpower In reply to ??? [2006-12-10 18:28:15 +0000 UTC]

cool concept, it think ive seen this before.

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Amandadear In reply to ??? [2006-12-10 04:04:10 +0000 UTC]

I adore this!! AND you have earned a fav of mine!!!

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thetopcrusader In reply to Amandadear [2006-12-10 12:27:32 +0000 UTC]

Awww - thanks so much!!

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Amandadear In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-10 18:36:22 +0000 UTC]

More then welcome!

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Mahkohime In reply to ??? [2006-12-10 03:13:52 +0000 UTC]

Awesome concept. The picture is so sharp and clear and...simple.

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thetopcrusader In reply to Mahkohime [2006-12-10 03:14:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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Mahkohime In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-10 03:16:09 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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The-Grim-Life In reply to ??? [2006-12-10 02:12:32 +0000 UTC]

this is really good! it's hard to think something so simple would take so many shots!

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thetopcrusader In reply to The-Grim-Life [2006-12-10 02:14:09 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!

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WillYouCryForMe In reply to ??? [2006-12-10 02:04:18 +0000 UTC]

Hey, I've seen this picture before awhile back when you first submitted it and wanted to fav it but had to get offline! It's beautiful!

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thetopcrusader In reply to WillYouCryForMe [2006-12-10 02:07:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Kaley!!

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