In The Beginning
by jmsetzler

Comment by jmsetzler:
This shot is setup on my computer desk. The ambient light from the monitor is providing light on the mannequin while a mini-mag flashlight is hitting the marble...

In The Beginning
by jmsetzler

Comment by smellyfish1002:
Congrats on a Top Ten John, although I expected this to ribbon. I would love to see your lighting setup for this shot. Did you use a small flashlight (like a mini-maglite) to control where the light hit? I bought a couple of these wooden guys, but the springs are too tight and I can't pose it well. I am hoping they will loosen up over time... Per my previous comment, I still put this shot in the Viper Mike category (which would be "Excellent").
JD Anderson

In The Beginning
by jmsetzler

Comment by jonpink:
deserved better than 8th!

In The Beginning
by jmsetzler

Comment by tarique:
WOW! and I thought in the begining there was a NUT ;)

GREAT PICTURE - would have given this a 10

In The Beginning
by jmsetzler

Comment by ScottK:
This was one of my favorites. Awesome imagery. Nice work.

Tattered And Torn
by jmsetzler

Comment by Quadrajet:
Beautiful, just beautiful. Excellent DOF, very sharp, fantastic composition and contrast, I love this shot. My only critique would be the dark upper left hand corner is a bit distracting and the frame is a bit too heavy (thick) for my taste. Of course this is just my opinion and doesn't in any way mean I'm correct LOL. :-)

Tattered And Torn
by jmsetzler

Comment by pinback:
Nice use of B&W where it must have been tempting to use colour.

In The Beginning
by jmsetzler

Comment by JC_Homola:
I like the use of colour and dof in this shot. 8

In The Beginning
by jmsetzler

Comment by smellyfish1002:
Looks like a ViperMike image! If not, consider it a compliment! Excellent concept, lighting, DOF, composition, etc. Perfect in all aspects! I love the way you were able to pinopint the light on the marble! Gets a 10 from me. I would have given it an 11 if you had found a marble that resembles the Earth.
JD Anderson

Tattered And Torn
by jmsetzler

Comment by faidoi:
Incredible contrast really makes this a great vivid picture. The beautiful depth of field makes the butterfly come alive. You can almost feel the grain of the wood also. Frame work great with the picture without taking away anything. Shadows and reflections in the wing gives you a sense of texture of them.