Pencils

Andy77 · 04-01-2012, 21:09

First attempt at any kind of abstract, let me know your thoughts.
1

2

3

4

5

Thanks Andy

michael23 · 04-01-2012, 21:44

like the nice punchy colours, and the layouts for the 1,3,4 and 5 I think work very well. I'm not sure on number 2, I think the yellow crayon furthest to the right needs taking out.

ACW · 04-01-2012, 22:17

Nice shots there, as said above, the colours are good and vibrant.

MWHCVT · 04-01-2012, 22:23

Nice work

I love the nice bold colours

once possible other shot would be to arrange them in the correct order per the spectrum of colours

Matt
MWHCVT

bensambrook · 04-01-2012, 23:34

Really like these, might have a go myself tomorrow on my day off. Great colours!

Dr_O · 05-01-2012, 00:08

Like it

Not sure on no4- some of the wood looks a bit tatty and again in 5- might have tried to spin round so or sharpen a bit more to get cleaner looking wood eg the lilac one has a bit of 'mark' on it but maybe natural is better

Either way an overall good feel- simple, effective, vibrant

CraigAHodge · 05-01-2012, 00:16

Very nice shots! Love the bright colours!

Micky_st · 05-01-2012, 11:05

Really nice vibrant colours.
#1&3 are my favorites.
#4 is an interesting angle but doesn't quite do it for me. Maybe it would work better with a shallower dof?

Toothie · 05-01-2012, 11:47

Really like this set, It is one of those things I have always wanted to do

Andy77 · 05-01-2012, 15:11 **Thread Starter**

Thanks for all the kind comments guys, i going to have another go and try some different setups and angles, these were all taken with the nifty fifty. Love this lens

If you hav'nt tried this before give it ago its great fun, just make sure you have a pencil sharpener lol

Andy

^Joe · 05-01-2012, 15:18

Nice shots and lighting, I like !

This on the 1.8 50mm? You've got quite close if so, or are they cropped?

Mentalblock · 05-01-2012, 15:30

You need that little extra attention to detail.
- The pencils needed to be sharp and as uniformly sharp as possible.
- The end of the pencil on the bottom row two from the right in #4 is out of place with the rest, the end looks different. The pink in the bottom left corner looks to be a little higher than the rest too.
- The pencils in #5 needed to be evenly spaced and the shot looks a little over exposed to me.

The points above are little niggles, and just my OCD.
Overall I really like the set, the colors are great and very vibrant, the mixture of compositions and the use of DOF really add to the shots. Dig out a pencil sharpener and throw the duff pencil in #4 and these are bang on for me.

I read an article once about using pencils and submersing them in lemonade.
The bubbles cling to the pencils.
I got my pencils all sharp, taped together and was just waiting for the time to shoot, but then the children found the nice sharp pencils and that was the end of that!

Andy77 · 05-01-2012, 17:20 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ^Joe

Nice shots and lighting, I like !

This on the 1.8 50mm? You've got quite close if so, or are they cropped?

These are cropped and quite heavily too

Andy

Joshwain · 05-01-2012, 17:41

Great job, 5 being my favourite!

sstar · 05-01-2012, 18:42

would make great stock photos

drodd · 05-01-2012, 19:06

Hiya Andy,

Well done, these are lovely photos, the colours vibrant and nice DOF too.

I agree with what Neil (aka Mentalblock) posted and for me some minor niggles are also due to OCD .... as follows:

#1: I like the dof and colours, could perhaps do with a slight sharpen to the image, some do appear slightly over exposed (perhaps applying a gradient filter may improve this).

#2: Another great shot, however I would have placed or omitted 4th from the left as it is not uniform to the other pencils due to the mark on the base.

#3: I really like this one, makes a fantastic abstract.

#4: I like this one too, however all the pencils need to be at the same level and perhaps clone out some of the artefacts,

#5: Another good pict, but again ... attention to detail, i.e., the split in wood of the pink and lilac pencils, the few spots here and there and also light reflection.

I really like this idea and may try something similar at some point.

Well done

Cheers

Dawn

Andy77 · 05-01-2012, 20:27 **Thread Starter**

Thanks for all the comments, greatly apreiciated

Andy

Alastair · 05-01-2012, 21:02

#2 and #4 are the ones that catch my eye, possibly because they're a different take on this subject. Great colours.

*gold* · 05-01-2012, 21:19

Great set Andy, I must try something like this one day to see how close i can get
thanks for sharing
Cliff

Andy77 · 06-01-2012, 15:26 **Thread Starter**

Cheers guys

Sassy-DBS · 06-01-2012, 19:35

I really love photos like this! You did a Great job!!!

thischarmingMal · 06-01-2012, 23:13

Great stuff! Your shots have inspired me, have bought some pencils today and will see what I can come up with.

mattd85 · 07-01-2012, 00:33

Agree with all the above, and i am raiding the kids pencil case tomorrow.

Matt

Buck · 05-02-2012, 20:09

Great shots Andy. Vibrant and simple

05-01-2012, 11:05	#8
Micky_st Been here a while Real name : Michael Location: Hampshire/surrey boarder Posts: 294 Camera: 450D / 5DII	Really nice vibrant colours. #1&3 are my favorites. #4 is an interesting angle but doesn't quite do it for me. Maybe it would work better with a shallower dof? __________________ My Flickr

05-01-2012, 11:47	#9
Toothie Loves the place Real name : Ruth Location: Sheerness, Kent Posts: 6,881 Camera: Canon 40D, G9	Really like this set, It is one of those things I have always wanted to do __________________ My Flickr My 2012 52 & 2009 Revisit

05-01-2012, 15:18	#11
^Joe Feet under the table Real name : Joe Location: South Derbyshire. Posts: 1,518 Camera: Canon EOS 500D	Nice shots and lighting, I like ! This on the 1.8 50mm? You've got quite close if so, or are they cropped? __________________

05-01-2012, 15:30	#12
Mentalblock Feet under the table Real name : Neil Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,036 Camera: Nikon D90	You need that little extra attention to detail. - The pencils needed to be sharp and as uniformly sharp as possible. - The end of the pencil on the bottom row two from the right in #4 is out of place with the rest, the end looks different. The pink in the bottom left corner looks to be a little higher than the rest too. - The pencils in #5 needed to be evenly spaced and the shot looks a little over exposed to me. The points above are little niggles, and just my OCD. Overall I really like the set, the colors are great and very vibrant, the mixture of compositions and the use of DOF really add to the shots. Dig out a pencil sharpener and throw the duff pencil in #4 and these are bang on for me. I read an article once about using pencils and submersing them in lemonade. The bubbles cling to the pencils. I got my pencils all sharp, taped together and was just waiting for the time to shoot, but then the children found the nice sharp pencils and that was the end of that! __________________ My flickr page 101 Ways to Photograph Pencils! - TP Thread flickr set Look for me on Facebook - Kinvara Photography

05-01-2012, 19:06	#16
drodd Also loves to mass debate Real name : Dawn Location: Accrington (nr witchies) Posts: 6,585 Camera: Canon EOS 1000D, Canon 30D, Canon 400D, Canon 5D	Hiya Andy, Well done, these are lovely photos, the colours vibrant and nice DOF too. I agree with what Neil (aka Mentalblock) posted and for me some minor niggles are also due to OCD .... as follows: #1: I like the dof and colours, could perhaps do with a slight sharpen to the image, some do appear slightly over exposed (perhaps applying a gradient filter may improve this). #2: Another great shot, however I would have placed or omitted 4th from the left as it is not uniform to the other pencils due to the mark on the base. #3: I really like this one, makes a fantastic abstract. #4: I like this one too, however all the pencils need to be at the same level and perhaps clone out some of the artefacts, #5: Another good pict, but again ... attention to detail, i.e., the split in wood of the pink and lilac pencils, the few spots here and there and also light reflection. I really like this idea and may try something similar at some point. Well done Cheers Dawn __________________ I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok. They know me here. It's not necessarily about the equipment you have; more importantly it's about how you use it! My 52 for 2011 on TP, MyFlickr

04-01-2012, 21:09	#1
Andy77 Feet under the table Real name : andy Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,929 Camera: Canon 5D MKII	Pencils First attempt at any kind of abstract, let me know your thoughts. 1 2 3 4 5 Thanks Andy

04-01-2012, 21:44	#2
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,809 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	like the nice punchy colours, and the layouts for the 1,3,4 and 5 I think work very well. I'm not sure on number 2, I think the yellow crayon furthest to the right needs taking out. __________________ My 2013 52 project Fluffy The Alien, His Adventures On Planet Earth Pics On Flickr Growing up 365!

04-01-2012, 22:17	#3
ACW Forum Regular Real name : Adam Location: Brands Hatch Posts: 1,466 Camera: Canon 7D	Nice shots there, as said above, the colours are good and vibrant.

04-01-2012, 22:23	#4
MWHCVT Alfie Real name : Matthew Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 20,224 Camera: Canon EOS 5D3 Gripped	Nice work I love the nice bold colours once possible other shot would be to arrange them in the correct order per the spectrum of colours Matt MWHCVT __________________ IDSweek 5-11 April 2013 Light Painting Meets - South East - Northern (N.Yorkshre) Other Meets - NMA Meet (National Meet) - War in the Cotswolds (April) Guides - Light Trails - Star Trails - Wire Wool - Fireworks

04-01-2012, 23:34	#5
bensambrook Been here a while Real name : Ben Posts: 466 Camera: 500D	Really like these, might have a go myself tomorrow on my day off. Great colours!

05-01-2012, 00:08	#6
Dr_O Forum Regular Real name : Dr Ozone Location: Mucho Northo Posts: 956 Camera: It's all black	Like it Not sure on no4- some of the wood looks a bit tatty and again in 5- might have tried to spin round so or sharpen a bit more to get cleaner looking wood eg the lilac one has a bit of 'mark' on it but maybe natural is better Either way an overall good feel- simple, effective, vibrant

05-01-2012, 00:16	#7
CraigAHodge Quite Chatty Real name : Craig Location: York Posts: 77 Camera: Canon EOS 500D	Very nice shots! Love the bright colours!

05-01-2012, 15:11 Thread Starter	#10
Andy77 Feet under the table Real name : andy Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,929 Camera: Canon 5D MKII	Thanks for all the kind comments guys, i going to have another go and try some different setups and angles, these were all taken with the nifty fifty. Love this lens If you hav'nt tried this before give it ago its great fun, just make sure you have a pencil sharpener lol Andy

05-01-2012, 17:41	#14
Joshwain Do girls have winkies? Real name : Isn't it obvious? Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire Posts: 1,126 Camera: Canon 20D	Great job, 5 being my favourite!

05-01-2012, 18:42	#15
sstar New here Posts: 32	would make great stock photos

05-01-2012, 20:27 Thread Starter	#17
Andy77 Feet under the table Real name : andy Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,929 Camera: Canon 5D MKII	Thanks for all the comments, greatly apreiciated Andy

05-01-2012, 21:02	#18
Alastair Feet under the table Location: The edge of the flatlands Posts: 3,894	#2 and #4 are the ones that catch my eye, possibly because they're a different take on this subject. Great colours. __________________ Find me on Flickr. My bookshelf, much more interesting than my camera bag.. Friend of Dave

05-01-2012, 21:19	#19
gold Forum Regular Real name : Cliff Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire Posts: 612 Camera: Gripped Canon 50D with Giotto LCD protector & ML	Great set Andy, I must try something like this one day to see how close i can get thanks for sharing Cliff __________________ with MAGIC LANTERN

06-01-2012, 15:26 Thread Starter	#20
Andy77 Feet under the table Real name : andy Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,929 Camera: Canon 5D MKII	Cheers guys

06-01-2012, 19:35	#21
Sassy-DBS New here Real name : Sarah Location: Grimsby Posts: 34 Camera: Nikon D300s	I really love photos like this! You did a Great job!!!

06-01-2012, 23:13	#22
thischarmingMal Been here a while Real name : Mal Location: Little Broughton, Cumbria Posts: 389 Camera: Nikon D700	Great stuff! Your shots have inspired me, have bought some pencils today and will see what I can come up with. __________________ Cheers Mal My website - www.lake-district-views.co.uk

07-01-2012, 00:33	#23
mattd85 Feet under the table Real name : Matt Location: Manchester Posts: 2,746 Camera: Sony Alpha A33 SLT	Agree with all the above, and i am raiding the kids pencil case tomorrow. Matt

05-02-2012, 20:09	#24
Buck Forum Regular Real name : Adrian Location: Huddersfield, Yorkshire Posts: 1,172 Camera: Canon 5D MkII	Great shots Andy. Vibrant and simple