A Rich Tapestry of Words
by DianaB

Comment by gajmaj:
Great image from a simple subject. The lighting really works to create nice contrast and shows the texture of the books well (9)

A Rich Tapestry of Words
by DianaB

Comment by srikant:
Very well done ...

'Stypens' - For Stylish Writers
by DianaB

Comment by DianaB:
FAO: Goodman (in case you check back to find out where to get a Stypen). These were bought at Malaga airport some time ago. Sorry, but I don't know where you would buy them normally - maybe you know some good pen shops?

A Rich Tapestry of Words
by DianaB

Comment by graphicfunk:
Nice doagonal effect with nice texture.

'Stypens' - For Stylish Writers
by DianaB

Comment by DianaB:
Was 'tickled pink' (that means I'm pleased) to get within the top 50. The pens were laid on writing paper with a 'grainy' surface, which may help to explain some of the graininess of the photo? I expect my levels of 'unsharp' caused the grainy look on the pens - though I quite liked the effect myself.
Wanted, originally, to post in colour but there was a small red reflection on the fountain pen, which I knew would cost me some points. Desaturation to B&W, I thought, worked well for the challenge. I still have a lot to learn about photography though and being active on this site helps me to look at my photos more objectively. Special thanks for all the comments and suggestions that people take the time and effort to make. Thank you.

'Stypens' - For Stylish Writers
by DianaB

Comment by LoudDog:
Seems grainy/choppy. Nice composition.

'Stypens' - For Stylish Writers
by DianaB

Comment by chasmo:
Well composed

'Stypens' - For Stylish Writers
by DianaB

Comment by admart01:
right out of a magazine ad... well done. composition leads with diagonals and lighting shows off the product well. graininess also a plus one of my ribbon picks.

'Stypens' - For Stylish Writers
by DianaB

Comment by whiteroom:
wow, nice pens, where can i get one?
background seems a bit noisy?

'Stypens' - For Stylish Writers
by DianaB

Comment by willem:
I don't like the grain, it takes away the sharpness and style that the chrome and balck reflections otherwise would have expressed.