Thank you so much, Rich! It's always nice hearing from you and I'm delighted that you like it. The read crumbs are a mater of taste. Most people I've spoken to or heard from think they are a particularly nice touch. The bottom line with those was that i've looked at a lot of old Dutch still life paintings from which I modeled the lighting and setup. In those types of paintings where bread and cheese are often a prominent feature, such bread crumbs seem to be an integral part of the design. (Along with worms, butterflies and salamanders, but I couldn't find any of those ) Anyway, that's why the are there.
Warmest best wishes,
Endre
teglis wrote:
Endre:
Superb as usual. One tiny nit: I'm not sure about the bread crumbs. IMHO, they distract slightly from the near perfect reflection. But its clearly a matter of taste. I love the clarity of your image. It feels as if I could reach right into the screen and grab a few grapes.
Thanks, Gotsy! Your opinion is always most appreciated. Glad you like it and the B & W, too. You're always been the B & W maven. Natural light - nothing much to it.
All best wishes,
Endre
gvarma wrote:
Beautiful light, some day will have to learn how you do it. And well laid out. Your B&W conversion is top notch too. Good to be be back here.
Thanks, so mch, Jason!! I'm so gald you like it. No one did stil lifes better thatn the old master painters so this ws my attempt to try to emulate their brilliance with a photograph.
All best wishes,
Endre
Jazno wrote:
Masterfully done Endre, The very prominent and obvious influences only add to the quality, I think.
Thanks so much, Peter, my friend! I appreciate your kind comment. It seems thiis shot and yours are fairly close contenders in this week's voting. Best of luck!
Fond regards,
Endre
PeterBlackwood wrote:
just classic Endre!
perfect shot
great lighting
kudos
Peter
) Anyway, that's why the are there. 
I appreciate your kind commments. So glad you like it, especially after I was hard on your other WA shot. 
