Mike, can you elaborate a bit on what you like and what you are finding from others ? I really like pictures that show all the detail of the engraving, so that the lettering etc can be seen easily. I wonder if multiple lighting sources make this more difficult, or can a "good" camera with the proper lenses usually do what I am talking about ?
Daryl,
Well, I did not think anyone would like the bright colors but my sense of color is so bad I had to ask. I like the pictures a little more on the darker side where I think they show the wood better and maybe a darker background. Looks like what I need is more practice getting the wood and metal a little lighter and making sure the detail is there. For the close-up of the engraving I use a little background lighting and hand hold a defused light, normally under or over the engraving until it is sharp and clear in the viewfinder. The better the camera the less problems but proper position and lighting will help with any camera.
