101 Ways to Photogragh Pencils - Complete! - Page 3

michael23 · 09-02-2012, 19:37

Hiya Neil, a great set since my last visit. Good to see it is going well. Really like number 28, that is an excellent idea.

4737carlin · 09-02-2012, 19:57

Ace this, i wish i had this much imagination lol keep up the good work

Mickwreay · 10-02-2012, 14:50

Loving these shots!!

No 13 reminds me of this Queen album cover

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=que...0&tx=61&ty=114
Mick

Mentalblock · 10-02-2012, 20:44 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by posiview

LOL, looks like a tepee. I'd like to see the top of the smoke and there appears to be a wisp of white smoke in front of the top of the yellow pencil.

Not easy is it

Plenty more ideas though....

This was my fav of the smoke shots, but ye, I wish I'd got the smoke in the top!

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Originally Posted by Just Dave

Not seen the last few, brilliant, well explored just gotta hand it to you Neil

More with the water over the weekend!

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Originally Posted by Buck

Good work Neil

I really like your ideas and the simplicity of the shots (note I didn't say easy!

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Looking forward to seeing it through to 101.

Thanks Adrian
I hope I get there for you!

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Originally Posted by Galaxy66

Enjoying this project of yours immensely Neil and from the latest efforts I have selected the random effect of #27 as my favourite

Thanks Mal.
Things are slowing a little bit, but not out yet!

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Originally Posted by Micky_st

#25 is great. I like how you have got the shadows aswell as the pencils.

The shadows certainly give it a little something

Mentalblock · 10-02-2012, 20:46 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by michael23

Hiya Neil, a great set since my last visit. Good to see it is going well. Really like number 28, that is an excellent idea.

Thanks Michael

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Originally Posted by 4737carlin

Ace this, i wish i had this much imagination lol keep up the good work

I hope I have enough, got a long way to go yet!

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Originally Posted by Mickwreay

Loving these shots!!

No 13 reminds me of this Queen album cover

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=que...0&tx=61&ty=114
Mick

Thanks Mick, everyone has noted that about that shot.
I didn't see it at first.
I may have to look at more albums if I get stuck!

Mentalblock · 11-02-2012, 11:19 **Thread Starter**

Managed to think up a few more compositions without getting the water out!
Water fun will have to be tomorrow!!

#32

Pencil 032 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#33

Pencil 033 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#34

Pencil 034 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#35

Pencil 035 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#36

Pencil 036 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#37

Pencil 037 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

mattchewone · 11-02-2012, 13:40

Those last set are stunning really inspiring!

stuartgreen · 11-02-2012, 13:43

36 is amazing, i was bored on thursday and the weather was rubbish and thought id have a go but really could do anything like what you have achieved!

blondie606 · 13-02-2012, 18:47

HI matey....good to see you're still going.......

#32......love the shape you've created , must have taken a while

posiview · 13-02-2012, 19:35

#32 is a cracker, really nice flowing lines. I rotated my laptop clockwise 90 degrees and angled it down so I was looking across the pencils...liked it. **I won't mention the lower left

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#36 is also another great idea. I really like the depth, colours and exposure of this one. Being very picky the top layer is slightly OOF, unless that's what you were after.

Keep it up and I can see sssooo many more ideas here.

Cheers.

Buck · 13-02-2012, 23:19

neil - a good set - I like #32, 35 and 36 especially

Micky_st · 18-02-2012, 21:56

#28 is great.
Brilliant idea and well executed.

Galaxy66 · 19-02-2012, 13:38

Top marks for creativity from me for #32

Mentalblock · 20-02-2012, 11:46 **Thread Starter**

Thanks for all the latest comments.
I realise it's been over a week since a new image was posted, and it may be another week yet, but the challenge is still on and once work/ family permit I will get around to doing some more shots.

Thanks everyone.

Mentalblock · 25-02-2012, 23:29 **Thread Starter**

It's been a couple of weeks since my last shots, mainly due to a few days hols and work!
Hopefully I'll get a few more done tomorrow, but until then hopefully these will please.

#38

Pencil 038 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#39

Pencil 039 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#40

Pencil 040 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#41

Pencil 041 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#42

Pencil 042 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#43

Pencil 043 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

Thanks for looking and feel free to C&C

Neil

trevr · 26-02-2012, 08:29

Great idea. Really nice collection.

A couple things. #6 doesn't have a tip that is in focus, just the edge of the first pencil. Also as I look through them, I keep being drawn to the quality of the pencils rather than the composition. Some tips are quite shabby. I might have used a better quality pencil with less imperfections if I was to invest this much time in the project.

Mentalblock · 26-02-2012, 19:19 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by trevr

Great idea. Really nice collection.

A couple things. #6 doesn't have a tip that is in focus, just the edge of the first pencil. Also as I look through them, I keep being drawn to the quality of the pencils rather than the composition. Some tips are quite shabby. I might have used a better quality pencil with less imperfections if I was to invest this much time in the project.

One of the things I like about the project is tat it's being done with cheap props, 45p per pack of pencils!

I want to focus on the different compositions, lighting etc., but I take your point.
If any really catch my eye when I finish, I may invest in a quality set of pencils and do a reshoot.

Thanks for looking, and the comments.

tezmed · 26-02-2012, 19:22

excellent shots- may even try something similar as it'l no doubt help with composition practise etc (my weakness)

Mentalblock · 26-02-2012, 19:59 **Thread Starter**

I eventually got around to trying our the shot I saw in a magazine that gave me some inspiration for this - submersing the pencils in sparkling water!

#44

Pencil 044 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#45

Pencil 045 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#46

Pencil 046 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#47

Pencil 047 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#48

Pencil 048 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#49

Pencil 049 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

Mentalblock · 26-02-2012, 20:02 **Thread Starter**

#50

Pencil 050 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

#51

Pencil 051 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

Just Dave · 26-02-2012, 20:06

Another fab set of shot Neil well done on the half way point

your doing great have you added glycerine to the water on #50 and 51

Mentalblock · 26-02-2012, 20:11 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by tezmed

excellent shots- may even try something similar as it'l no doubt help with composition practise etc (my weakness)

Thanks for looking Terry.
It's a great way to get you thinking.

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Originally Posted by Just Dave

Another fab set of shot Neil well done on the half way point

your doing great have you added glycerine to the water on #50 and 51

Thanks Dave,

No glycerine in the water, just a cheap bottle of sparkling water.
I've got the glycerine, just trying to think on how to use it!

ChickenDipa · 26-02-2012, 20:12

I do love this! Keep up the good work

Simon photo · 26-02-2012, 22:38

Don't take this the wrong way but as fantastic as the images are, i haven't seen 101 different images, i have seen some different lighting set ups, sometimes repeated, sometimes the orientation of the pencils seems repeated but under different lighting.
Please don't get the wrong idea, i actually like all the images but i don't see 50odd different images just different sets

Buck · 26-02-2012, 23:35

Neil

More great shots - #46 grabbed my attention (in the right way!)

Mentalblock · 27-02-2012, 12:10 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Simon photo

Don't take this the wrong way but as fantastic as the images are, i haven't seen 101 different images, i have seen some different lighting set ups, sometimes repeated, sometimes the orientation of the pencils seems repeated but under different lighting.
Please don't get the wrong idea, i actually like all the images but i don't see 50odd different images just different sets

Not taken the wrong way at all.
I've thought a similar thing myself about a few of them.
For me though, so long as something has changed in the composition or direction of light, then I'm happy things have changed.

From the last two, I had loads which had differences from the fact I shot the water at different stages of dropping.
Many of the pictures I liked, but the set up hadn't changed so I only went with one.

One aspect that I wont be doing is taking te pictures outside.
On ereason for doing the project is that I'm not getting much time from work or family to get out with the camera, so th eproject is mainly restricted to the house. That said, I may take the pencils out for day trips once hit 101.

Thanks for looking, and I'm sure I'll come up with otherthings now you've confirmed some of my own thoughts so do pop in again and let me know how I do

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Originally Posted by Buck

Neil

More great shots - #46 grabbed my attention (in the right way!)

Thanks Adrian

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Originally Posted by ChickenDipa

I do love this! Keep up the good work

Will do Alex, thanks for looking

blondie606 · 28-02-2012, 17:43

Hi matey....glad to see the inspiration still flowing

Love the reflection shots , particularly #40...great lighting ....much pp done to those ? only asking as green eyed at how perfect the BG's are

Liking the bubbles as well

I had a go with glycerine....nightmare , much patience needed to catch the droplet before it fall & getting it in just the right place to catch the reflection of the BG......

Mentalblock · 28-02-2012, 20:14 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by blondie606

Hi matey....glad to see the inspiration still flowing

Love the reflection shots , particularly #40...great lighting ....much pp done to those ? only asking as green eyed at how perfect the BG's are

Liking the bubbles as well

I had a go with glycerine....nightmare , much patience needed to catch the droplet before it fall & getting it in just the right place to catch the reflection of the BG......

Mainly the only PP is a tweak of levels, contrast and sometimes a colour boost, but I'm getting there on the BG being black or white SOC. One big plus will be getting a second flash for the white BG shots.

I did remove some bubbles from the white BG shots as I felt they clutter the image a little.

Not played with the glycerine yet, may give it a go at the weekend.

Loopy · 28-02-2012, 20:46

Just found this thread. Great idea and brilliant images.

I admire your perseverance

(and obviously your camera skills

)

michael23 · 29-02-2012, 13:08

45 and 49 I really like.

09-02-2012, 19:37	#61
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,815 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Hiya Neil, a great set since my last visit. Good to see it is going well. Really like number 28, that is an excellent idea. __________________ My 2013 52 project Fluffy The Alien, His Adventures On Planet Earth Pics On Flickr Growing up 365!

09-02-2012, 19:57	#62
4737carlin Forum Regular Location: Wirral Posts: 534 Camera: 7D	Ace this, i wish i had this much imagination lol keep up the good work __________________ 4737carlin Flickr website:urbansubrosa-twitter-facebook-500px

10-02-2012, 14:50	#63
Mickwreay Forum Regular Real name : Mick Location: N'East, Newport & Bristol Posts: 1,115 Camera: Canon EOS 50D	Loving these shots!! No 13 reminds me of this Queen album cover http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=que...0&tx=61&ty=114 Mick __________________ My 52 for 2011 http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...62#post3279662 My Photobucket album http://s961.photobucket.com/home/Mic...cpZZ2QQtppZZ20

11-02-2012, 11:19 Thread Starter	#66
Mentalblock Feet under the table Real name : Neil Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,036 Camera: Nikon D90	Shots 32 to 37 Managed to think up a few more compositions without getting the water out! Water fun will have to be tomorrow!! #32 Pencil 032 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #33 Pencil 033 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #34 Pencil 034 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #35 Pencil 035 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #36 Pencil 036 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #37 Pencil 037 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

11-02-2012, 13:43	#68
stuartgreen Getting Comfy Real name : Stuart Location: Shap, Cumbria Posts: 169 Camera: Nikon D300	36 is amazing, i was bored on thursday and the weather was rubbish and thought id have a go but really could do anything like what you have achieved! __________________ Nikon D90,Nikon 18-105mm 3.5-5.6,Nikon 35mm 1.8,Nikon 55-200mm 4-5.6, Manfrotto 190XPROB with 804RC2 head, Apple iPhone 4s,iPad 2 and a iMac MyFlickr StuartGreenPhotography

11-02-2012, 13:40	#67
mattchewone Forum Regular Real name : Matt Location: West Sussex Posts: 878 Camera: Canon 40D	Those last set are stunning really inspiring!

13-02-2012, 18:47	#69
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,656 Camera: Nikon D7000	HI matey....good to see you're still going....... #32......love the shape you've created , must have taken a while __________________ MyFlickr Click the colored logo for my 52 for 2013 :

13-02-2012, 19:35	#70
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,816 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	#32 is a cracker, really nice flowing lines. I rotated my laptop clockwise 90 degrees and angled it down so I was looking across the pencils...liked it. I won't mention the lower left #36 is also another great idea. I really like the depth, colours and exposure of this one. Being very picky the top layer is slightly OOF, unless that's what you were after. Keep it up and I can see sssooo many more ideas here. Cheers. __________________ My TP52 2013 My 2013 ETC thread My TP52 2012 My TP52 2011

13-02-2012, 23:19	#71
Buck Forum Regular Real name : Adrian Location: Huddersfield, Yorkshire Posts: 1,174 Camera: Canon 5D MkII	neil - a good set - I like #32, 35 and 36 especially

18-02-2012, 21:56	#72
Micky_st Been here a while Real name : Michael Location: Hampshire/surrey boarder Posts: 294 Camera: 450D / 5DII	#28 is great. Brilliant idea and well executed.

19-02-2012, 13:38	#73
Galaxy66 Jeremy Beadle Real name : My name is Mal not Jeremy :) Location: Alnwick Northumbria. Posts: 6,220 Camera: 5D MK3 40D IR 665nm Panasonic G1 IR 720nm G5 G1	Top marks for creativity from me for #32

20-02-2012, 11:46 Thread Starter	#74
Mentalblock Feet under the table Real name : Neil Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,036 Camera: Nikon D90	Thanks for all the latest comments. I realise it's been over a week since a new image was posted, and it may be another week yet, but the challenge is still on and once work/ family permit I will get around to doing some more shots. Thanks everyone.

25-02-2012, 23:29 Thread Starter	#75
Mentalblock Feet under the table Real name : Neil Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,036 Camera: Nikon D90	Numbers 38 to 43 It's been a couple of weeks since my last shots, mainly due to a few days hols and work! Hopefully I'll get a few more done tomorrow, but until then hopefully these will please. #38 Pencil 038 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #39 Pencil 039 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #40 Pencil 040 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #41 Pencil 041 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #42 Pencil 042 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #43 Pencil 043 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr Thanks for looking and feel free to C&C Neil

26-02-2012, 08:29	#76
trevr Getting Comfy Posts: 216	Great idea. Really nice collection. A couple things. #6 doesn't have a tip that is in focus, just the edge of the first pencil. Also as I look through them, I keep being drawn to the quality of the pencils rather than the composition. Some tips are quite shabby. I might have used a better quality pencil with less imperfections if I was to invest this much time in the project. __________________ --- 500px \| Flickr \| Facebook

26-02-2012, 19:22	#78
tezmed Dangerous to bathrooms Real name : terry Location: southeast london Posts: 660 Camera: canon 650d	excellent shots- may even try something similar as it'l no doubt help with composition practise etc (my weakness) __________________

26-02-2012, 19:59 Thread Starter	#79
Mentalblock Feet under the table Real name : Neil Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,036 Camera: Nikon D90	Shots 44 to 49 I eventually got around to trying our the shot I saw in a magazine that gave me some inspiration for this - submersing the pencils in sparkling water! #44 Pencil 044 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #45 Pencil 045 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #46 Pencil 046 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #47 Pencil 047 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #48 Pencil 048 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #49 Pencil 049 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

26-02-2012, 20:02 Thread Starter	#80
Mentalblock Feet under the table Real name : Neil Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,036 Camera: Nikon D90	Numbers 50 & 51 - Half way there! #50 Pencil 050 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr #51 Pencil 051 by HaplessClicker (aka MentalBlock), on Flickr

26-02-2012, 20:06	#81
Just Dave Strange Real name : Dave Location: TeePee In Chorley Lancs Posts: 25,560 Camera: Eos 7D + Eos 400D + IPad3	Another fab set of shot Neil well done on the half way point your doing great have you added glycerine to the water on #50 and 51 __________________ Visit Our Website Clicky Linky My Flickr Clicky Linky Visit My Blog Clicky Linky My 500px Clicky Linky http://twitter.com/#!/DaveFBarker

26-02-2012, 20:12	#83
ChickenDipa Forum Regular Real name : Alex Location: Wakefield, West Yorks Posts: 1,360 Camera: D90	I do love this! Keep up the good work

26-02-2012, 22:38	#84
Simon photo Forum Regular Location: swansea Posts: 1,215 Camera: olympus E3, E500, om-10, 35 rc, EPL1, cushina 4x5	Don't take this the wrong way but as fantastic as the images are, i haven't seen 101 different images, i have seen some different lighting set ups, sometimes repeated, sometimes the orientation of the pencils seems repeated but under different lighting. Please don't get the wrong idea, i actually like all the images but i don't see 50odd different images just different sets __________________ http://www.simondaviesphotography.co.uk

26-02-2012, 23:35	#85
Buck Forum Regular Real name : Adrian Location: Huddersfield, Yorkshire Posts: 1,174 Camera: Canon 5D MkII	Neil More great shots - #46 grabbed my attention (in the right way!)

28-02-2012, 17:43	#87
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,656 Camera: Nikon D7000	Hi matey....glad to see the inspiration still flowing Love the reflection shots , particularly #40...great lighting ....much pp done to those ? only asking as green eyed at how perfect the BG's are Liking the bubbles as well I had a go with glycerine....nightmare , much patience needed to catch the droplet before it fall & getting it in just the right place to catch the reflection of the BG......

28-02-2012, 20:46	#89
Loopy Feet under the table Real name : Lynda Location: SE Northumberland Posts: 1,720 Camera: Some Canon Stuff	Just found this thread. Great idea and brilliant images. I admire your perseverance (and obviously your camera skills ) __________________ Flickr

29-02-2012, 13:08	#90
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,815 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	45 and 49 I really like.