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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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thetopcrusader In reply to ??? [2006-08-24 02:19:39 +0000 UTC]

That was the idea...the one in the middle is supposed to be more focused and as your eyes move away from it, everything gradually blurs...

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JTPhotos In reply to ??? [2006-08-23 22:58:51 +0000 UTC]

Simple, brilliant, well executed

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thetopcrusader In reply to JTPhotos [2006-08-24 01:19:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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jbyeats In reply to ??? [2006-08-23 19:31:16 +0000 UTC]

really like it

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thetopcrusader In reply to jbyeats [2006-08-24 01:30:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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jbyeats In reply to ??? [2006-08-23 19:31:10 +0000 UTC]

really like it

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oO0oz0Oo In reply to ??? [2006-08-23 15:32:35 +0000 UTC]

cool, could've used a bit more editing for my taste... get the noise out....anyways, cool

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DasHorst In reply to ??? [2006-08-23 10:32:35 +0000 UTC]

fantastic !

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thetopcrusader In reply to DasHorst [2006-08-23 11:14:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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JAHphoto In reply to ??? [2006-08-22 03:47:47 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Amazingly simple, but a really cool shot! good job!

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thetopcrusader In reply to JAHphoto [2006-08-22 21:26:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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DeadTulips In reply to ??? [2006-08-22 03:37:29 +0000 UTC]

This is really ingenious... the horizontal lines you've created, as well as the superb bg & white balancing is just excellent

Great idea & excellent execution...

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thetopcrusader In reply to DeadTulips [2006-08-22 21:23:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Rykan- In reply to ??? [2006-08-21 10:09:27 +0000 UTC]

It's a lovely photo, what was the idea behind it?

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thetopcrusader In reply to Rykan- [2006-08-21 19:07:28 +0000 UTC]

Another picture somewhere on here, called "Crayons." The idea was for all the pencils to face one way except for one that would stand out - white was the natural choice since it didn't have any color.

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Rykan- In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-08-21 23:26:51 +0000 UTC]

Ahhhh, I see! It's a nice idea ^^

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lykesorad In reply to ??? [2006-08-20 17:53:14 +0000 UTC]

Ack. So many people favorited this, but...I have to. It's amazing. The compostion, the focus...really nice job.

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thetopcrusader In reply to lykesorad [2006-08-20 21:24:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch

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darksynthesis In reply to ??? [2006-08-20 00:40:14 +0000 UTC]

Stunning shot, very creative. I love the combination of shape and colour. Either one alone would have been cool, ie the staggering or the rainbow, but you've captured both together to make a great shot. An instant fav.

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thetopcrusader In reply to darksynthesis [2006-08-20 12:55:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch!

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tiffany In reply to ??? [2006-08-18 22:49:33 +0000 UTC]

this is a great example of graphic simplicity...minimalism at its best! i love the rainbow of color, again, a simple thing, but really powerful. and the fact that you stuck the white one in the middle like that is really awesome. very cool!

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thetopcrusader In reply to tiffany [2006-08-20 13:52:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch!

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JeanFan In reply to ??? [2006-08-18 01:55:36 +0000 UTC]

oo cool
strikes me as conceptual (some kinda go against the flow type thing)

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thetopcrusader In reply to JeanFan [2006-08-18 02:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Britt519 In reply to ??? [2006-08-17 18:08:47 +0000 UTC]

I Love this. thanks for the on rainy days.

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thetopcrusader In reply to Britt519 [2006-08-17 18:09:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! And you're welcome

I wish it would rain here...

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whathisname In reply to ??? [2006-08-17 14:40:17 +0000 UTC]

I like the concept. Less really IS more. Could be a little sharper but I wonΒ΄t complain because how hard it is to even get decent fotos. And this is more that decent. Keep up the good work

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thetopcrusader In reply to whathisname [2006-08-17 14:40:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch!

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sohogirl19 In reply to ??? [2006-08-17 10:42:52 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant, love the idea and its pretty much perfect!

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thetopcrusader In reply to sohogirl19 [2006-08-17 12:07:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch!

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Bellatrix-Belladonna In reply to ??? [2006-08-17 07:09:17 +0000 UTC]

I don't know if I've commented on this before. I remember seeing it a couple of times... but anyway, this is a fantastic shot. Not only is the idea a great one but the execution was fabulous. Wonderfully done.

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thetopcrusader In reply to Bellatrix-Belladonna [2006-08-17 12:02:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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LlamaHomefry In reply to ??? [2006-08-17 04:31:12 +0000 UTC]

Nicely done! Such a simple concept, yet taken to a higher level. Good photo!

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SparrowsFlame In reply to ??? [2006-08-17 02:54:35 +0000 UTC]

That's wonderful. So simple, yet so meaningful. Especially for artists. Bravo!

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thetopcrusader In reply to SparrowsFlame [2006-08-17 03:00:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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SparrowsFlame In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-08-17 03:01:45 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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silverdoves In reply to ??? [2006-08-16 17:21:05 +0000 UTC]

This is an insanely brilliant shot

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thetopcrusader In reply to silverdoves [2006-08-16 20:12:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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myastar In reply to ??? [2006-08-16 15:33:42 +0000 UTC]

wonderful colours are awesome

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thetopcrusader In reply to myastar [2006-08-16 15:38:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Maja!

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myastar In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-08-16 15:39:08 +0000 UTC]

no prob!!

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BiG-FrEaK In reply to ??? [2006-08-16 15:27:33 +0000 UTC]

WOW!!!great idea!!!

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thetopcrusader In reply to BiG-FrEaK [2006-08-16 15:29:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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BiG-FrEaK In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-08-16 15:31:18 +0000 UTC]

anytime,hun

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ConKid118 In reply to ??? [2006-08-16 13:15:02 +0000 UTC]

I've been looking at anime all morning...this is a refreshing change...I love it!

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thetopcrusader In reply to ConKid118 [2006-08-16 14:22:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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aadika In reply to ??? [2006-08-16 02:53:39 +0000 UTC]

best still life ever
think it was a pretty cool idea to take a pic of these pencils
i wonder if you could send a comment about my pic [link] thx a lot!

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thetopcrusader In reply to aadika [2006-08-16 02:57:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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BlindToBat In reply to ??? [2006-08-16 00:09:49 +0000 UTC]

Wow. There are't words for this...just...awesome.

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thetopcrusader In reply to BlindToBat [2006-08-16 00:19:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much...and thanks for the watch too!!

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