Tools of my Trade

Bend The Light · Oct 4, 2011

Whilst playing when I should have been working, I came up with this. Your thoughts?

Tools of the Trade by http://bendthelight.me.uk, on Flickr

Thanks for looking.

sleist · Oct 4, 2011

I think it would be better with more depth of field.

makr · Oct 4, 2011

Things I like about the pic:
Monochrome takes color out and accentuates form.
This photo is a really good example of how shallow depth of field can be used. The in-focus part is the meat of the picture, where my eyes want to linger.
The in-focus area is nicely balanced.
My eyes move around a lot when I look at the pic, especially at the in-focus parts.
Good job!

Mike Lamb · Oct 4, 2011

I like the triangle and pencil points but the excessive blur around them actually pulls my eyes away from the subject.

cgipson1 · Oct 4, 2011

nice shot... interesting "line" showing the DOF.... cool!

DennyCrane · Oct 4, 2011

I think the DoF is perfect for this shot, along with the choice to go B&W.

D-B-J · Oct 4, 2011

I as well wish there was a deeper depth of field in this photo.

paul85224 · Oct 4, 2011

Those are some awefully sharp pencils.

Bend The Light · Oct 5, 2011

sleist said:
I think it would be better with more depth of field.

Maybe. My idea was to use the shallow DoF and show just the points of the pencils. But you may be right.

Thanks

Bend The Light · Oct 5, 2011

makr said:
Things I like about the pic:
Monochrome takes color out and accentuates form.
This photo is a really good example of how shallow depth of field can be used. The in-focus part is the meat of the picture, where my eyes want to linger.
The in-focus area is nicely balanced.
My eyes move around a lot when I look at the pic, especially at the in-focus parts.
Good job!

Thank you. In depth critique is always useful.