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A still life. Variation on a familiar theme. Natural light.
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Very nicely thought!

My only pick will be that the plastic loupe sort of spoilt the classic theme of this image.

Yi-P wrote:My only pick will be that the plastic loupe sort of spoilt the classic theme of this image.

Thank you - very constructive criticism. I hadn't considered that, but on reflection, I think you are right.

Perhaps an older-looking magnifier would better fit the theme.

cricketfan wrote:Perhaps an older-looking magnifier would better fit the theme.

Yes, or a pair of old-fashioned spectacles, even.

Cheers
Steffen.

I have made some changes as a result of feedback.

I thought Yi-P was spot on with his comment about the plastic magnifier, so I have changed to a pair of rimless glasses. This was also a comment from Steffen.

I have done some dodging and burning as well, and found that I preferred a square format to portrait.

Any further comment?

Much nicer with the specs, IMHO I would remove the writing at the bottom as it does not actually say anything. I can see that someone has been practicing their calligraphy. And it is nice reading what has been written up to that point

I think that the lighting is better in your second version as well Trevor.
Regards Colin

Love the second. THe spec work well. Also the lighting on the gold leave in the left quarter of the image shine nicely.

And the inkpot looks like it contains ink...

Mal wrote:Much nicer with the specs, IMHO I would remove the writing at the bottom as it does not actually say anything. I can see that someone has been practicing their calligraphy. And it is nice reading what has been written up to that point

Thanks Mal. I think you raise a valid point.

Thanks to others for their comments too.