101 Ways to Photogragh Pencils - Complete!
 

I first saw pictures of pencils in a photography magazine where they had submersed some pencils in water.
Then a few weeks back I noticed someone elses thread with their various compositions of pencils.
This inspired me to get the pencil sharpener out and have a go!

I’ve now decided that I should make this a mini project to help me think about composition and lighting.
As the title suggests, I aim to do 101 different images of pencils, so I guess my imagination will be put to the test too!

All C&C would be gratefully received.

Thanks for looking

Numbers 1 to 6
Numbers 7 to 10
Numbers 11 to 19
Numbers 20 to 22
Numbers 23 to 27
Number 28
Numbers 29 to 31
Numbers 32 to 37
Numbers 38 to 43
Numbers 44 to 51 - Half way there!
Numbers 52 to 57
Number 58 ~ National Pencil Day!
Numbers 59 & 60
Numbers 61 to 63
Numbers 64 to 68
Numbers 69 to 72
Number 73
Numbers 74 to 79
Numbers 80 to 83
Numbers 84 to 87
Numbers 88 to 91
Numbers 92 to 96
Numbers 97 to 101 - I Made it!


The set on flickr

#1
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6...976d9ba4_z.jpg
Pencil 001 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#2
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6...fc5b833b_z.jpg
Pencil 002 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#3
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6...d36ca4da_z.jpg
Pencil 003 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#4
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6...5749d34d_z.jpg
Pencil 004 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#5
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6...3785b55e_z.jpg
Pencil 005 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#6
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6...b1dac727_z.jpg
Pencil 006 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

Whats the point? lol

Nice shots

They all look very sharp. :lol:

like the pics but can't help thinking the copyright logo on pic5 would have looked good if it was made to look like it was on the pencil

I'll have to add a sub title, 101 puns!
Thanks for looking though.

Well here is the next installment.

#7
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6...e975d4f1_z.jpg
Pencil 007 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#8
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6...a0ff9a8c_z.jpg
Pencil 008 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#9
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6...2b9445af_z.jpg
Pencil 009 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#10
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6...4e22bb4e_z.jpg
Pencil 010 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

A subtle change in light, especially between 008, 009 and 010, gives a different shadow and highlights different details.

Will be keeping an eye on this thread.
Good luck with getting to 101 :thumbs:

cool idea, i wouldn't have thought they wer 101 ways just to take a pic of a Pencil, will be keeping a close watch on this thread for ideas..

good luck.

Neil, you certainly like a challenge! No need to concern yourself with the weather for these ;)

I'm well impressed, the first set are great, well lit and sharp, every which way ;)
I prefer 7 to 8. The colour seems more natural. Well done though :thumbs:

Looks like this could be a very interesting project to follow :thumbs: I love the hi key ones :thumbs: I think that the low key ones are a little under exposed for my tastes :shrug: except that last one :thumbs:

Matt
MWHCVT

I didn't know pencils could be that interesting....perhaps they should open a Pencil Museum :D

So far, it's #9 for me. Crisp, well lit and I'm liking the black BG.

It is amazing how in such images, the slightest, and I mean the slightest, imperfection really stands out. For example, in #1, the pink pencil looks slightly out of alignment.

Not taking owt away from an excellent project...simplicity at its best...subscribed :thumbs:

I'd say the same about costa coffee cups until last year :thumbs:

And I'd agree :thumbs:
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I'll need it!

There may not be 101 ways, but there is only one way to find out!

Thanks Tina.
Weather work and family wont be getting in the way of this one!
I'm enjoying it a lot more than my failed prime challenge.

Thanks Matt

It's difficult to move the pencils by the slightest of movements too.
Plus, some of the miss alignments don't show until you get them on the big screen.




Thanks for looking everyone.
Next shots should be up soon.

some nice pictures there

Saw a thread on here the other day, which made me want to have a go at this sort of thing.

Good luck getting to 101!

Another set!

#011
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6...ed2d9853_z.jpg
Pencil 011 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#012
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6...8dfd90e6_z.jpg
Pencil 012 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#013
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6...8987dd81_z.jpg
Pencil 013 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#014
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6...fc5bc01c_z.jpg
Pencil 014 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#015
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6...eec5f6aa_z.jpg
Pencil 015 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#016
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6...0cca4923_z.jpg
Pencil 016 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

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#017
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6...53dc0ae3_z.jpg
Pencil 017 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#018
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6...680f8aa6_z.jpg
Pencil 018 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#019
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6...9e25927e_z.jpg
Pencil 019 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr




Thanks for looking, and feel free to C&C.

#13 really demonstrates how cheap those pencils are ;) All that texture :thumbs:

i hope you make it,good effort so far anyway.

and top notch lighting :clap::clap::clap:

Hi Neil, a great idea for a thread this. You have some excellent pictures in here. :thumbs:

Definitely. A real attention-grabber.

13 reminds me of a Queen video LoL
This is a fantastic idea for a thread and great photos too :clap:

fantastic
 

I'm liking the symmetry of these.

When I saw #13 I immediately thought of linky

Cheers...:thumbs:

Just what I was thinking.

A great idea to keep yourself occupied in the cold dark evenings

The power of an image to evoke feelings/thoughts/memories :clap:

Neil these are "simply" great abstracts !!, just the sort of images that i get pleasure from looking at:thumbs:

Wow! Thanks for all the comments.
I'm glad you all like them.
For 3 sets of 59p Tesco Value pencils, I have to say I'm enjoying the project.

Well, here are today's efforts, I hope you like these too.

#020
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6...ea2b2933_z.jpg
Pencil 020 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#021
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6...710fd05f_z.jpg
Pencil 021 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#022
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6...0b99e7fb_z.jpg
Pencil 022 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

Fresh, clean and cracking colours.


Bugger...why didn't I think of this idea :thinking:

Cheers and keep going :thumbs: