Newborn Red
by lmhr

Comment by RockCandy:
pretty

Newborn Red
by lmhr

Comment by kevinswope:
Really nice! Good color, good focus, good contrast and crispness

Newborn Red
by lmhr

Comment by Heather-Mae:
I like that you really put a lot of thought into the set up of this picture. I think that adds to its appeal. Good idea.

Newborn Red
by lmhr

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Really nice composition. Reds are tough, the red lead seems...I dunno, wrong? Some sort of pixel effect, really I don't know. The shavings are a wonderful touch, along with the supporting cast of other colors. 9 Swash

Newborn Red
by lmhr

Comment by normw:
Too bad you couldn't have used this in the next challenge. Great Color (8)

Newborn Red
by lmhr

Comment by Gracious:
Brilliant colors...meets challenge. I love it!

Newborn Red
by lmhr

Comment by tee tah:
What an interesting picture, although I don't like to see the name of the challenge (new) used in the title... too cliche or something. There are lots of other, more creative ways to express it. You should have saved this one for the current "pencil" challenge! A big of different angle might have allowed better focus on the pencils at the back, while keeping the one in front nice and clear. And it looks like you used the gradient tool for your background... is that allowed? If so it's something I had not thought of but might be of great use.

Newborn Red
by lmhr

Comment by mjcecil:
Excellent. Tiny fragment of red shaving at the tip of the pencil maybe should have been removed on a reshoot. Lighting is great. Color range is (obviously) very good. High marks. 9

Newborn Red
by lmhr

Comment by kathleenm:
I always laugh about the number of photos in the current challenge that would work beautifully in the next challenge. Coincidence? I don't think so. ;-) I'm sure you don't think it's quite so funny, because this pic would rock next week! Heck, it rocks *this* week as one of my "9's".

Newborn Red
by lmhr

Comment by PixelatedVisions:
Great color and composition.. that sharp point really makes the shot