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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

ghost0022 In reply to ??? [2006-12-10 00:04:57 +0000 UTC]

Very interesting. . . . I like it though. It's simple, but effective, not to mention it could hold a deep meaning dealing with a racial theme. Don't think you were going for anything along those lines though.

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foolishworkerbee In reply to ??? [2006-12-09 19:51:43 +0000 UTC]

WONDERFUL set up. great picture. I love it!

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thetopcrusader In reply to foolishworkerbee [2006-12-09 19:53:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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flintj76 In reply to ??? [2006-12-09 17:08:59 +0000 UTC]

This is going to sound bad. I really like this photo, but becareful people don't read into it as something else. I'll give you a hint. "Why is the only sharpend pencil white and why does it stand from the rest of the colors?"

I'm obviously white and I KNOW you didn't mean for someone to read into it. I would not be offended if you hid my comment, I just thought you should know.

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thetopcrusader In reply to flintj76 [2006-12-09 17:14:47 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry, you're not the first

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InsaneKane87 In reply to ??? [2006-12-09 14:58:54 +0000 UTC]

thats amazing, the title goes with it so well, explains so much without reading the comment

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thetopcrusader In reply to InsaneKane87 [2006-12-09 15:01:46 +0000 UTC]

thanks a bunch

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InsaneKane87 In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-09 15:05:50 +0000 UTC]

very welcome

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potterygurl88 In reply to ??? [2006-12-09 07:13:46 +0000 UTC]

The composition is awesome in this pic! I absolutely love it! Good job!

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thetopcrusader In reply to potterygurl88 [2006-12-09 14:17:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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potterygurl88 In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-09 23:24:55 +0000 UTC]

your welcome!

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tuesdayish In reply to ??? [2006-12-08 05:44:26 +0000 UTC]

wow.
i love this.

great shot.
great idea.

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thetopcrusader In reply to tuesdayish [2006-12-09 01:13:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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angel-wolfmaiden In reply to ??? [2006-12-08 03:42:33 +0000 UTC]

odd one out! it simple, which i like!

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thetopcrusader In reply to angel-wolfmaiden [2006-12-09 01:14:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch!

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SeadragonDiva In reply to ??? [2006-12-08 02:33:10 +0000 UTC]

Yes! I can see a rainbow....of colour. Nice composition. Great subject.

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thetopcrusader In reply to SeadragonDiva [2006-12-09 01:15:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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patchworkers In reply to ??? [2006-12-07 16:33:41 +0000 UTC]

nice work, it reaaly stood out to me, such vibrant colours

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daverave In reply to ??? [2006-12-07 01:37:35 +0000 UTC]

lol, i love this one, it never gets old, and every one is different! i love the simplicity of it, a good focused point!
DR

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thetopcrusader In reply to daverave [2006-12-07 01:37:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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illus0ry In reply to ??? [2006-12-07 00:19:30 +0000 UTC]

Totally, totally in love with the concept and execution. Amazing work!

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thetopcrusader In reply to illus0ry [2006-12-07 00:42:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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aidev In reply to ??? [2006-12-06 23:19:41 +0000 UTC]

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Fleur555 In reply to ??? [2006-12-06 20:52:23 +0000 UTC]

This is very cool. Guess it's true what they say about the simple things getting to you most. ^_^

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thetopcrusader In reply to Fleur555 [2006-12-06 20:56:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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Fleur555 In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-08 22:06:42 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. ^_^

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rabarbarmarmelade In reply to ??? [2006-12-06 20:48:20 +0000 UTC]

i love the photos of crayons ^^ this one is very cool. the white one seems to have a strong personality

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thetopcrusader In reply to rabarbarmarmelade [2006-12-06 20:48:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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thefurryoaf In reply to ??? [2006-12-06 20:46:00 +0000 UTC]

Very interesting. I like the order you put them in you must have spent quite alot of time on this.

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thetopcrusader In reply to thefurryoaf [2006-12-06 20:48:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks It didn't take too long, but it did take quite a few attempts...(pencils rolling away, not-very-straight pictures, bad focus, etc. )

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the-cryztal In reply to ??? [2006-12-06 12:49:59 +0000 UTC]

Very nice

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thetopcrusader In reply to the-cryztal [2006-12-06 12:50:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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MuhdArshad In reply to ??? [2006-12-06 12:22:11 +0000 UTC]

love the colours. i've been wanting to try out something similar. Will link ya up when i do

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thetopcrusader In reply to MuhdArshad [2006-12-06 12:24:35 +0000 UTC]

Awesome Thanks a bunch!

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Hawk4 In reply to ??? [2006-12-06 12:08:13 +0000 UTC]

Thats very neat Pencils

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thetopcrusader In reply to Hawk4 [2006-12-06 12:24:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Hawk4 In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-06 12:24:47 +0000 UTC]

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Froda-Stoney In reply to ??? [2006-12-06 09:58:57 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful and original, nice colours, good composition. Very nice!

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xXcharlytheoddXx In reply to ??? [2006-12-06 09:43:57 +0000 UTC]

nice work

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jstn-sz In reply to ??? [2006-12-06 01:32:25 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING (i love simple )

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eshkenazi In reply to ??? [2006-12-05 23:26:42 +0000 UTC]

Really cool. It must have been difficult to get everything lined up so perfectly. Really great idea as well as great execution.

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thetopcrusader In reply to eshkenazi [2006-12-05 23:38:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Abinition In reply to ??? [2006-12-05 21:48:15 +0000 UTC]

I loike simple

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evil-yoshi-overlord In reply to ??? [2006-12-05 20:38:34 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful concept

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thetopcrusader In reply to evil-yoshi-overlord [2006-12-05 20:45:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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PictureElement In reply to ??? [2006-12-05 14:47:49 +0000 UTC]

That's really a cool idea! Especially that it is the white pencil (thus the center) which destructs the order. Very well done

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not-sleeping In reply to ??? [2006-12-05 04:36:50 +0000 UTC]

*sigh* Whitey gets ahead yet again.

Just kidding, it's a lovely fun shot.. All political connotations are strictly within the eyes of the viewer

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dream-to-escape In reply to ??? [2006-12-04 22:02:46 +0000 UTC]

TOTALY AMAZING SHOT! and i love how whites out, cus really its not a color, its all the colors in light form, just like black is the absence of color. WOO HOO ART CLASS!

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Redandwhite In reply to ??? [2006-12-04 19:06:15 +0000 UTC]

Excellent rendition of a concept been done before

The simplicity is striking!

Yes however *greenandyellow has got a point. It looks like you missed the focussing by a couple of millimeters!! At this close distance, that really does make a huge difference....


It's funny how me and *greenandyellow have similar names hahaha . My name's based on my flag's colours...


Great shot all the same!

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thetopcrusader In reply to Redandwhite [2006-12-04 19:16:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch! -

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