"Chisai tsuchi kuchi"? The two characters go together to make the word "shokichi", which means 'little luck'. I guess these pencils are used in some fortune telling way. There would also be "chukichi" and "daikichi", medium and lots of luck (fortune). Interesting that someone thought it was a DH symbol...
I suspect that you'll get many comments on the focus, but that is PRECISELY what I like about this photo. It's clear that it's an intended blur and that matters to me. Also, really liked the contrast of the wooden burnt sienna color against the blue. 8
Pretty good DOF, though the bottom pencil seems a bit too soft. I also can't tell if these are really pencils, since the transition looks too smooth from wood to lead.
Beautiful! I love the soft focus, and how the only sharp thing is the characters. Lovely colours. The focus seems to be radial, like you used a magnifying glass or something. Well done.
This made a great macro. I love the colors and the shallow DOF. Suggestions...ummm..you might try a different crop so that it is less centered, but not necessary.
Soft focus filter is going to get you misunderstood by the masses. Well done shot and I see the point behind the filter. You really got me thinking with the DH and symbol (could that be OH and symbol?) This is interesting, but I do question the filter use (did I confuse you there?) Even though I can see that you were centering attention on the middle of the pencil and the other's tip, there still seems to be too much fuzz in the center area. 7 Swash
The pencils of the world. The tip of that pencil seems to have a curved look. Is it suposed to be that way? I like how this isn't your typical "#2" pencil. And it only brings wonder to what the writing says. The focus is a little soft for my taste, but that's just an opinion. Great shot and good luck with the challenge.
Verry well done! I see the composition rule of thirds applied as well as diagonal lines and selective focus to direct the viewers gaze to the characters. One of my top ten this week.
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