An apple star

[naturallymephotos]

I was going to enter this apple star in the weekly challenge but i thought well maybe I should simply ask what people thought first before I jump into the weekly challenge--I have a Nikon d40 I did place this by a window but it just didnt produce enough light so I used two lights and a flash---white balance flash negetive 1--iso of 400---raw---vivid--exposure comp negetive .3 shutter 1/60 apperture f 5.6

[LenDog]

You should've entered it in the assignment! Next to the photos I post yours would look fine!

I like your color choices, green and red are complimentary. You have the star on a raised background, and it's creating some shadow. I'm wondering if a different angle (perhaps flat, shot obliquely or from above) would've helped with your lighting.

I've noticed that quite a few of the food assignment photos (some great ones) were taken in artificial light. Though that's not recommended in any article you read about food photography it seems like a rule to be broken, so don't be concerned about experimenting with the light. One of the one's I posted had flourescent lighting in the background and a flashlight aimed at the front and the lighting (at least) turned out nicely.

Post away!

[naturallymephotos]

thank you lendog for the advice and the encouragment---im afarid im a little bit of a chicken when it comes to posting on this site---great photos you have

[Judilori]

Don't be skired! You get some great criticisms here which will help you develop your photography skills. I got 'slapped around' when I first started posting but I started applying the suggestions and now I look forward to the 'brutal' comments.