Artie: Thanks for your constructive criticism. I do have much to learn. However, I never intended for this photo to be "art," nor was I trying to sell anything or convey a particular message as in the old Dutch Masters still life paintings (or your excellent modern-day advertising shots). A luxury of being an amateur is that my choice of subject matter doesn't have to be of intrinsic interest to others. I was merely attempting to convey the interesting (@ least to me) shapes & textures of some mundane brussel sprouts. That said, perhaps, I should have placed it under the "Macro" category. As to the equipment I use, I agree with your statement. I mention my gear not to brag or be a brand snob, but simply because I: (a) genuinely like playing with equipment of all kinds; & (b) believe that a photographer's choice of tools ultimately reflects his or her style & philosophy & does have an effect on the final product (for better or worse).
Chris nice attempt but....... The subject matter does not work in the way you rendered it. Just becasue it's B&W doesn't make it art. Your subject has to fit the way you choose to represent it. While I appreciate what you are trying to do; a still life needs to represent LIFE or have it. It needs to speak volumes and this doesn't. film choices much match the subject matter. There is no rhymne (sp) or reason to this. look at some of the other B&W stills on this site and learn from them. Good attempt but back to the drawing board. The "Classic" cameras or how you scanned them ain't important nor will it guarantee you a classic image; only your imagination can do that.
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