Go Green! your expert opinions please!

[ameliaindubai]

Hi,

I'm not sure if I've got this in the correct thread- the pencils are larger than real life though, so I guess that means it's macro?

Please can you critique the photo- do you like it? First impressions? What can be done to improve it? Are the photos right? I'm a beginner- and keen to learn!

The title of the assignment is Go Green- i've looked at some of the other entries and they're all of plants, so I wanted to go for something a bit different- is going off track a good/bad idea in your experience?

many thanks in advance

[See & Wonder]

I like it! Like the title, like the order of the color and the crispness.
The only thing I would have changed is the background, I would have gone with something green instead of the red, or possibly black for more impact.

Good Job!!
CW

[subrataofkris]

Point out the green pencil definitely highlights going green, good theme! The background texture is a bit annoying, I would have loved to keep it flat and a contrasting color to further enhance my subject, but not green as it will dilute the impact of the raised green pencil.

[windrider86]

I'd like to know what your exif information is

[ameliaindubai]

Many thanks for your replies. I will try taking it again with a flat background. My exif details are:
Exposure 1/40
Canon EOS 450D
Focal Length: 55mm
ISO: 100
F-Number: 5.6
Metering Mode: Spot

[Edsport]

I don't think it's a macro using that lens without an extension tube.
I think you are just zooming.

Nice pic though. Really sharp. (forgive the pun lol)...