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Nib and shadow

Nib and shadow

A rather nice antique dip pen nib with the shadow falling on a sheet of paper with writing. The fanciful part of my mind sees the clear light in the shadow appe...
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A rather nice antique dip pen nib with the shadow falling on a sheet of paper with writing. The fanciful part of my mind sees the clear light in the shadow appearing as the handle of a sword with the paper line becoming the blade, giving rise to the age old "pen is mightier.." etc
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Canon EOS 500D

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ISO 100 Shutter 1/50

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Apr, 2015

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