Colored Pencils
http://www.flickr.com/groups/leggnet/discuss/72157594390742972/page2/
This photo is very interesting. The subject matter is simple, however the technique is not. The photographer focuses on the upright colored pencils, showing great detail and style. The things in the background, what appear to be other school supplies, are blurred out. This technique draws the viewer’s eye to the center of the image and the colored pencils. It is a simple, yet beautiful shot. I have personally used this focus technique numerous times. It always adds depth to the shot and creates a more interesting photograph. The photographers name was not listed on the site, but his or her work is very interesting.
I enjoy photographs of simple subjects. I feel like interesting shots do not need to be complex. They do not need to carry a social or political message. Sometimes interesting things don’t need to make a statement. This photograph is a perfect example. The colored pencils don’t stand for government oppression or war, they are simply colored pencils. At least that’s what I get from it. The photographer could very well be trying to say something.
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