Ready for Breakfast (still-life3)

Another still-life attempt...trying to work in more elements and still achieve a reasonable composition. This was lit with the light from the microwave onto the stove and two aluminum foil reflectors, one on each side of the composition.

Constructive feedback very welcome...let me know if you think this is too crowded or other recommendations...thanks

[Lynne]

Beautiful still life

[gloria jones]

Wonderful still life and lighting

[Shirley B]

I am full of admiration for your ingenious method to achieve this lovely still- life.

[Maggiemae]

The carnation actually deserves a place on its own! Nice light on the fruit!

[summerfield]

you are indeed getting better at your lighting. i on the other hand am forever on a cross my finger and hope it works kinda thing! aces on this, gran!

[Phil Howcroft]

creative lighting ;) well done

[Joan Robillard]

Fabulous

[Call me Joe]

Lovely & very classic image, love the lighting too!

[MB]

This is a lovely composition. There's a lot there but it's tied together so nicely.

[Jennifer]

great still life, love the lighting

[Sandy]

Very beautiful still life.

[Donna Richards]

Loving this still life.

[Chris Johnson]

Great job with the lighting, the fruit looks so delicious too.

[Jorlam]

not too crowded at all.. the overall shape of this still life shot is triangular, which is superb.. love the reflections..
you are getting to be adventurous with the lighting, well done..
your image appears to be rather 'soft'... do you use a tripod or other support??

[Granagringa]

@lynne5477 @seattlite @boatman137 @maggiemae @phil_howcroft @joansmor @joemuli @tahoemb @jesperani @skstein @donnarichards @cjphoto Wow, I am overwhelmed and truly honored by all the comments....thank you all so much.

[Granagringa]

@summerfield Thanks so much...and if you are doing cross your fingers to get lighting...you have pretty darn good finger-crossing skills!!! by the way, my real-world name is Madeline.....nice to meet you!

[Granagringa]

@jorlam I am delighted that you mentioned the "softness" in this shot and the next one....This one was without a tripod and I thought the softness was from "noise" of the high ISO....(con't in next shot's response)...

[David]

You have a talent for still life. Very nicely arranged.

[Marij]

Beautiful light makes this composition even more special. Thank you very much for telling your method of lightening

[Granagringa]

@yrhenwr @marijbar Thank you both so much...you are so complimentary and I am always appreciative and encouraged. Sorry this thanks was a bit tardy.