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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

thetopcrusader In reply to ??? [2006-08-07 00:23:15 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks a bunch!

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dustfae In reply to ??? [2006-08-05 17:59:33 +0000 UTC]

This is really really well done. Awesome job

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thetopcrusader In reply to dustfae [2006-08-06 23:56:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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WarpedBabiDoll In reply to ??? [2006-08-05 17:46:06 +0000 UTC]

Lovely!

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thetopcrusader In reply to WarpedBabiDoll [2006-08-06 23:55:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a bunch

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self-replica In reply to ??? [2006-08-05 13:47:32 +0000 UTC]

Is this saying that white pencils are better then the other pencils? lol just kidding

It's a nice visual element to have the pencils arranged like this and good work on taking so much time to make it look so perfect.

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thetopcrusader In reply to self-replica [2006-08-06 23:52:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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thetopcrusader In reply to self-replica [2006-08-06 23:52:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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moonbuggs In reply to ??? [2006-08-05 03:24:46 +0000 UTC]

So vibrant, I love colors

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thetopcrusader In reply to moonbuggs [2006-08-05 03:28:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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killertoothbrush In reply to ??? [2006-08-05 02:22:14 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful stuff!

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thetopcrusader In reply to killertoothbrush [2006-08-05 02:23:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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killertoothbrush In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-08-06 01:35:27 +0000 UTC]

No probs

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yunasy In reply to ??? [2006-08-05 02:00:30 +0000 UTC]

Very cool photo, I must say. I don't quite understand it, but I'm sure there's a meaning to it ! I like the transition of colours there...nicely done !

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thetopcrusader In reply to yunasy [2006-08-05 02:02:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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Sacari In reply to ??? [2006-08-04 21:37:11 +0000 UTC]

I really like this. It's simple, but it has a nice concept.

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thetopcrusader In reply to Sacari [2006-08-04 21:39:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Sacari In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-08-04 21:43:43 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome ^_^

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Nate-Zeman In reply to ??? [2006-08-04 21:33:33 +0000 UTC]

i really like this one.. very simple.. great colors!

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thetopcrusader In reply to Nate-Zeman [2006-08-04 21:38:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Poveda In reply to ??? [2006-08-04 21:28:40 +0000 UTC]

love it

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thetopcrusader In reply to Poveda [2006-08-04 21:38:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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gal4 In reply to ??? [2006-08-04 12:07:46 +0000 UTC]

wow that great love the concept , so simple , the title kicks ass and again its great though a smaller resoultion would help

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thetopcrusader In reply to gal4 [2006-08-04 14:21:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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LauraMaybrooke In reply to ??? [2006-08-04 07:19:10 +0000 UTC]

Ah, it's the rainbow of life... of colours. Interesting concept, nice symmetry and yet I like the way that that one white crayon disturbs it. Nice photo, too, great idea, I like the sharp focus on the middle, centered on the main thing... And the lighting, the light really reflects nicely. Very simple... but that's where the enchantment lies! Nice nice! Thanks for posting this on the forums

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thetopcrusader In reply to LauraMaybrooke [2006-08-04 14:18:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!! And you're welcome...

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ember-reed In reply to ??? [2006-08-03 19:09:31 +0000 UTC]

what a sharp image! awesomeness!

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thetopcrusader In reply to ember-reed [2006-08-03 19:12:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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DesertEz In reply to ??? [2006-08-03 14:11:22 +0000 UTC]

nice concept. the crop is very traditional, almost obvious but really not tacky. i like the focus aswell... the slight blur on the top and bottom, its minute but it works

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thetopcrusader In reply to DesertEz [2006-08-03 14:18:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Fused0001 In reply to ??? [2006-08-03 07:01:37 +0000 UTC]

It looks like someone is trying to stand out among the rest. nice job.

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thetopcrusader In reply to Fused0001 [2006-08-03 13:17:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Fused0001 In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-08-03 16:29:04 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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alebat In reply to ??? [2006-08-03 05:41:30 +0000 UTC]

I am the white colored pencil....haha this is great

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kuratkull In reply to ??? [2006-08-02 23:56:36 +0000 UTC]

so simple, yet so beautiful.
wonderful work.

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buttervlieg In reply to ??? [2006-08-02 22:37:58 +0000 UTC]

so simpel, and so beautiful, just a great idea

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thetopcrusader In reply to buttervlieg [2006-08-02 22:42:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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narel In reply to ??? [2006-08-02 15:58:03 +0000 UTC]

so simple, but so hard to get it....40 shots? you realy had many job.

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thetopcrusader In reply to narel [2006-08-02 16:01:26 +0000 UTC]

It wasn't too bad Thanks!

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NaujTheDragonfly In reply to ??? [2006-08-02 03:25:33 +0000 UTC]

Awesome idea.

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thetopcrusader In reply to NaujTheDragonfly [2006-08-02 03:27:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Ice-Teague In reply to ??? [2006-08-02 01:20:26 +0000 UTC]

It seems familiar to me, but still great shot! Must have taken a lot of patience from you. Just too bad it ends at the blue and than there's like this empty void.

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thetopcrusader In reply to Ice-Teague [2006-08-02 01:22:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Actually, there is another pencil there, but you can't see it (only its shadow)

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thetopcrusader In reply to Ice-Teague [2006-08-02 01:22:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Actually, there is another pencil there, but you can't see it (only its shadow)

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bryanwanker In reply to ??? [2006-08-02 01:19:59 +0000 UTC]

Great shot! I love the colors and the lighting.

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thetopcrusader In reply to bryanwanker [2006-08-02 01:20:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Bryan!

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bryanwanker In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-08-02 01:21:16 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome J.B.

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Lukiih In reply to ??? [2006-08-02 01:16:51 +0000 UTC]

This is a wonderful photo. I work with pencils all the time and I really love it how you made the white pencil stand by surrounding it with bold colors in an organized manner. I really enjoy seeing other mediums "have a closer look" at the tools I work with daily and show it's beauty.

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thetopcrusader In reply to Lukiih [2006-08-02 01:18:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Fleeing-Geckos In reply to ??? [2006-08-02 00:21:20 +0000 UTC]

Wow, great idea! Turned out great!

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