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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

Genabubbles In reply to ??? [2006-12-25 08:13:06 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Nice. Simplistic idea yet *so meaningful.

I can see why it might provoke people to bother you about racism.

Anyway. Very well done! I *love the concept!

But I have one question.

Why *did you pick the white pencil to stick out?

*emphasis on word

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thetopcrusader In reply to Genabubbles [2006-12-26 03:11:15 +0000 UTC]

Because it's not a color, which the rest are

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Genabubbles In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-28 12:24:18 +0000 UTC]

I see! You could have done it with black yes? But anyway great work!

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ac200016 In reply to Genabubbles [2006-12-28 20:45:04 +0000 UTC]

There are actually many shades of white that are colors because of the pigment in them, but true white light is a combination off all the colors. The same is true for black, except black is absence of all light. Both colors hold many different meanings, for example, in America black is often associated with death, but in Japan white is the color of death.

I think it is a very good picture, and when i first saw it, I thought it was more a symbole of unity because white isn't one color, but all the colors, we are stronger together. And those who think its racist, stop being so ready to jump at people. There is a lot more meaning to the colors black and white besides skin color. Racism sucks. People shouldn't go looking for it places, especially in art, which deals with all different colors and symboles.

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Genabubbles In reply to ac200016 [2006-12-29 02:47:44 +0000 UTC]

Yes I do agree with you there. The light part and the unity part! Very nice interpretation! I knew those colours for the countries. But anyway thank you for your time in answering this! I appreciate it.

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Bntal3nabi In reply to ??? [2006-12-25 05:49:00 +0000 UTC]

woooow woooooooow amazing one bro

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thetopcrusader In reply to Bntal3nabi [2006-12-26 03:11:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Pointdexter81 In reply to ??? [2006-12-24 09:22:17 +0000 UTC]

is just perfect

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thetopcrusader In reply to Pointdexter81 [2006-12-26 09:20:33 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Troyus In reply to ??? [2006-12-24 04:31:46 +0000 UTC]

Great work! The composition is amazing

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thetopcrusader In reply to Troyus [2006-12-26 09:22:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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Stormy-Fairie In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 19:29:58 +0000 UTC]

I like this! It is simple, and different!

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thetopcrusader In reply to Stormy-Fairie [2006-12-23 23:48:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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Royaa In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 17:41:06 +0000 UTC]

i don't feel colorblind anymore

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AnAquiredTaste In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 14:13:49 +0000 UTC]

It's simple, yet lovely. Nice work

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thetopcrusader In reply to AnAquiredTaste [2006-12-23 15:19:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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subtlexshivers In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 13:52:10 +0000 UTC]

lovely.

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thetopcrusader In reply to subtlexshivers [2006-12-23 15:20:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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nakshatramirage In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 10:56:33 +0000 UTC]

wonderful..

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thetopcrusader In reply to nakshatramirage [2006-12-23 15:21:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your comments!

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nakshatramirage In reply to thetopcrusader [2006-12-23 20:18:31 +0000 UTC]

ma pleasure

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cleardiddion In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 02:46:13 +0000 UTC]

Wicked

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thetopcrusader In reply to cleardiddion [2006-12-23 18:52:42 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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DigitalMiss In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 01:35:18 +0000 UTC]

realy nice concept. simple but great ^_^

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thetopcrusader In reply to DigitalMiss [2006-12-23 18:55:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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clueless132 In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 01:12:33 +0000 UTC]

Very nice - the colours are wonderful

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thetopcrusader In reply to clueless132 [2006-12-23 18:55:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch!

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Evilevergreen In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 00:36:27 +0000 UTC]

What a great picture. It makes me want to try it.

I want to try it!

Now where did I put my colored pencils. . .

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thetopcrusader In reply to Evilevergreen [2006-12-23 18:57:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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kristalicious In reply to ??? [2006-12-22 21:07:20 +0000 UTC]

Amazing picture! I really love the colors.. x x

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thetopcrusader In reply to kristalicious [2006-12-23 19:00:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Kristy!

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rock-my-life In reply to ??? [2006-12-22 19:22:41 +0000 UTC]

Simple! but great ^^!

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la-florecer In reply to ??? [2006-12-22 07:47:16 +0000 UTC]

It's gorgeous!
I've always loved simple crayon colors.

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thetopcrusader In reply to la-florecer [2006-12-22 13:52:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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LooNz In reply to ??? [2006-12-21 09:48:45 +0000 UTC]

it's not only my passion for photography and art.. it's also my eternal love for colors..especially pencil colors.. nice shot !

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thetopcrusader In reply to LooNz [2006-12-21 23:26:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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ReCreateAll In reply to ??? [2006-12-21 09:43:29 +0000 UTC]

white is light...white is everything, because if u mix all the colours the result is white (light)...So, in simple things is everything!...great!

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thetopcrusader In reply to ReCreateAll [2006-12-21 23:27:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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crazytraptfan In reply to ??? [2006-12-20 22:52:41 +0000 UTC]

oh dang i love it! i love the colors. and how the like table or whatever they're on is white.

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thetopcrusader In reply to crazytraptfan [2006-12-20 23:20:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It's actually plain white paper

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DontFretPrecious In reply to ??? [2006-12-20 20:10:19 +0000 UTC]

Ahh I really love this!!
Haha your gallery is amazing. You do wonderful shots and this is certainly another of your best. I like how one pencil is backwards so there is some off set to the picture and its not all the same like every other colored pencil picture out there. beautiful job.

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thetopcrusader In reply to DontFretPrecious [2006-12-20 23:32:34 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome Talisha! Thanks so much!!

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cncplyr In reply to ??? [2006-12-20 17:29:38 +0000 UTC]

wow cool I love how things I'd never have thought of make cool pics

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thetopcrusader In reply to cncplyr [2006-12-20 23:37:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Dragonfly2093 In reply to ??? [2006-12-20 17:04:42 +0000 UTC]

I love images of Crayons...don't know why

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thetopcrusader In reply to Dragonfly2093 [2006-12-20 23:38:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Ladieh In reply to ??? [2006-12-20 16:45:21 +0000 UTC]

this is fascinating simplicity!! it looks great!

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thetopcrusader In reply to Ladieh [2006-12-20 23:38:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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chapi-chapo In reply to ??? [2006-12-20 12:32:06 +0000 UTC]

love it !!


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thetopcrusader In reply to chapi-chapo [2006-12-20 13:18:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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