7 January

I was stuck for a choice between these 2 photos - in fact as I type I am still not sure which one will be the POTD. Still taking the chance for some late night playing with my macro lens - and Claire's pencils offered a suitable subject. After some consideration and weighing up I think I will go for the first as the second isn't quite as sharp as I would have liked. Also - I am sure I cropped out the shadow at the bottom of the second picture - but its too late in the day to redo.