Still-life _ miscellaneous

Assorted black and white objects shot for b&w still-life. I just got an off camera/ hot-shoe flash and used it here for the first time. There was window light coming in from the right and fill flash Another new learning curve. Then some PS processing, altho PS didn't work as it should have...boy, do, I need help!

[FBailey]

Lovely!

[JackieR]

This is beautiful and adore the composition of those separate, but perfectly matched, items

[gloria jones]

A lovely still live with great shapes, textures and presentation.

[judith deacon]

A great composition and very effective.

[Helen Jane]

I think you nailed the composition here and I see no evidence that you need help on the processing! Well done for mastering the flash lighting on this one.

[Hope D Jennings]

This made me say ooooo. Really beautiful!

[Shutterbug]

Looks like you’ve mastered the new toy. Wonderful comp AND lighting.

[Batya]

gorgeous still life

[Rob Z]

What a wonderful combination of individual items. I don't really know what your flash is doing but the lighting result is lovely. :)

[haskar]

Love it. Great still life shot.

[Chris Johnson]

What a wonderful composition. Love the statue of the couple.

[David]

You are doing just fine Madeline. This is a good still life if maybe a little too busy? It's the 2 figures back right that bother me: one might be enough. (Not sure). The light is just great.

[Granagringa]

@fbailey @30pics4jackiesdiamond @seattlite @judithdeacon @mzzhope @shilohmom @haskar @cjphoto Thanks for all the really nice comments on my b&w still-life. It's a bit belated, as I take a few days off from here every now and again..but deeply appreciated.

[Granagringa]

@helenhall @shutterbug49 @robz Thanks for your comments on my b&w still-life and use of flash...I think it was beginner's luck!

[Granagringa]

@lostphojo Thanks, David, always for your insights...the b&w still-life comment about being a bit busy is an apt one (the figures, however, are one piece so I'd have to figure out another option - I was going for a balance of curves on both sides of the frame.)