pencil, hi key study
by lecook

Comment by Swashbuckler:
First, my dumb, but I don't get the title. Sad message, well portrayed in B&W. The rings are exceptional! I find viewing the writing is inconsistant. On the left, it's very hard to read, while on the right, it's very clear. Poor john.....
7 Swash

pencil, hi key study
by lecook

Comment by karmat:
This picture has a bleak feel to it (assume it is purposeful) and I like teh detail shown on the pencil and rings. Maybe a touch blown out on the left, but I'm not sure if that is detracting or not. karmat

pencil, hi key study
by lecook

Comment by jmsetzler:
excellent black and white... I love the contrast and the shadows on the pencil. The rings also add a really nice touch to this 'dear john' letter. The only thing I don't like about this image is that the handwriting has not maintained an even level of darkness in the photo.. This is probably due to the post processing... good shot :) = 9 - jmsetzler

pencil, hi key study
by lecook

Comment by HBunch:
I like your idea for this photo. The angle is great, although I might have pulled it back a slight bit, maybe to get the D in dear all the way into the photo. The Rings and the pencil are very clear, but the wording kind of gets lost to the left. I don't think it would need to be totally clear, but it seems like it's almost been lost from the photo. Maybe you meant to do it that way, I guess we can see the parts that are important in understanding what the photo is about. The rings are beautiful. Very nice and good luck in the challenge.

pencil, hi key study
by lecook

Comment by akcoffeeguy:
Like the use of B&W, and well cropped.

pencil, hi key study
by lecook

Comment by Amphian:
I love this - great detail, perfect lighting, wonderful framing. I'll be very disappointed if this doesn't do well.

pencil, hi key study
by lecook

Comment by CPattee:
great focus and lighting on the pencil but it is so distracting not being able to read all of the writing. I curious/nozy and want to know what it says. I like your idea.

pencil, hi key study
by lecook

Comment by Kavey:
I tend not to like photos where the interest is based solely on what is written on something within the photo, but this one caught my eye before I even read it. It's very emotional even without reading the text. I love the fading (stronger lighting?) at the top left and the way the rings are cropped just there.
8, Kavey

pencil, hi key study
by lecook

Comment by Journey:
John probably doesn't mind you're leaving him since he's spending all his time at dpc or maybe you do! Nice image, good execution. 6 Journey

pencil, hi key study
by lecook

Comment by justine:
I'm feeling really bad for John. Creative idea, done well. Score 8 ~Kee