Still life with lens cap

[bhurley]

I inadvertently left my lens cap on the table when taking this shot, but I think it actually adds a compositional element that helps the balance. The foggy cloud in the background is my girlfriend hustling out of the way because she hates having her photograph taken. It was a long exposure. ;-)

[JPS]

Hi Brad,
I've been looking at your picture for some time and like the overall effect. My wife certainly would have quickly moved out of the shot as well; how are us Photograhers supposed to get our models. lol

I think cropping tighter might just focus the eye a bit more. Here's the sort of thing I was thinking of; just an idea which I will gladly take down if you rather I not post it.
Oh, nearly forgot, the lens cover is fine IMO.

[bhurley]

Thanks! I agree that this pulls the viewer in more, although I was aiming for the feeling of a Renaissance still life and I think the glow of the candles on the wall at the left added a bit to that. The one thing I keep forgetting on photos like this is to use the smallest aperture possible. I feel like the focus isn't as sharp as it could be, although that's probably also due to the quality of my kit lens on this camera.

[JPS]

Brad,
The main thing is always, "did it meet the criteria & goals you wanted"? If it did then that's good enough for me.

I like it the original as posted; alternative 'versions and views' can always be ignored.
Thanks for posting my friend; I’ve enjoyed viewing and sharing views with you.