Remember that pen i made with wood from the USS Constitution....?

[D-B-J]

Here it is!!

Feel free to critique the photo, or the pen if you'd like.

Regards,
Jake

 

[molested_cow]

I think the DOF is too shallow, making the image soft at where it's supposed to be sharp. The lighting can also be better. For product shots, it's best to have every detail of the product being somewhat readable. Right now, the shadow is too strong, making 1/4 of the pen disappearing in the dark. The background can become darker or something to help the pen pop more.

 

[Trever1t]

I missed the thread where you explained how you got wood from the USS Constitution...is it still in Mystic? I was on her many...many years ago.

 

[molested_cow]

One more thing. Instead of a generic looking box, I'd rather see the pen on a classy piece of paper with cursive hand writing, with soft warm light like those from an old desk lamp.

 

[NayLoMo6C]

not only are you a great photographer, but you make damn classy pens as well :thumbup:

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

On this shot, I do think you should get all of the pen in focus. As far as the lighting is concerned, I think it's fine.

Nice work on the pen.

 

[D-B-J]

I missed the thread where you explained how you got wood from the USS Constitution...is it still in Mystic? I was on her many...many years ago.

I met Tommy Macdonald and toured his shop, and we ended up talking about pen making and he gave me three blanks of wood to make some pens out of it. This one is for him.

I'm not sure as to where it is now.

Regards,
Jake

 

[D-B-J]

not only are you a great photographer, but you make damn classy pens as well :thumbup:

Thank you!

Regards,
Jake

 

[D-B-J]

On this shot, I do think you should get all of the pen in focus. As far as the lighting is concerned, I think it's fine.

Nice work on the pen.

I wanted a slightly more artistic shot than a simple side-on view of the pen. Thanks!

Regards,
Jake