Play time is over
by Frank Beckman

Comment by GlasMenagerie:
Beautiful Sunset... but the playground is hard to see. Amazing sunset. Really. Wow.

Passion before DPC
by Frank Beckman

Comment by jsabbarton:
It's a great picture technically. However, I think it looks a little busy which gives it an artificial, set up look. Perhaps a few less tools would have helped. Sorry to be negativeĆ¢€Ā¦

Passion before DPC
by Frank Beckman

Comment by technogma:
I don't understand the symbolism.

Passion before DPC
by Frank Beckman

Comment by HBunch:
Great photo, the lighting is nice, and although there are many items in the photo, it doesn't look cluttered, they are very nicely placed. The yellow pencil seems a bit out of place, but I think you did that just in case someone didn't think the carpenters pencil was enough to "meet the challenge". If this were my photo, I'd take the yellow one out (not needing it to "meet the challenge") retake the photo and hang it in your shop. It looks like it would have personal meaning to you, and is pretty cool to look at. It makes me wonder what you used to make with all this. Birdhouses comes to mind. Don't know why. Anyway, great photo and good luck in the challenge.

Passion before DPC
by Frank Beckman

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background5,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing5,
Challenge: Does your entry meet it?10,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 4,
Total Averaged Rating6. Autool

Passion before DPC
by Frank Beckman

Comment by kathleenm:
I think your lighting might have been a touch harsh, but I love the tones and textures here.

Passion before DPC
by Frank Beckman

Comment by Kavey:
I love the older flat wooden pencil - it's colours and form blend well with the other subject matter. I find the yellow pencil a little out of place. I look forward to seeing your outtakes, if you are one who shares them, to see if you have other compositions and arrangements of the items.
Kavey

Passion before DPC
by Frank Beckman

Comment by Gracious:
Meets Challenge Theme:yes
Technical :good dof
Composition:too busy for my taste
Creativity:fair
Remarks:I'd try a few different arrangements...maybe you did, I just am not crazy about this arrangement.
Grayce...aka...Gracious

Passion before DPC
by Frank Beckman

Comment by rjhawkin:
the yellow one kills it for me. its too stark.

Passion before DPC
by Frank Beckman

Comment by DougPaz:
Although the pencil stands out nicely, it seems a little too busy.