How do you like them apples!

[mmeyer]

Our photo club project for the month is black and white. I was grocery shopping today and thought of a subject(how did you guess), apples. I set up 2 strobes and played around with the settings and this is my favorite so far.

1/350 f9.5 ISO 200

C&C appreciated.

Mike

[finnbay]

Subject is great and the lighting set up really brings out the depth of the apples. I might try to lighten the dark side of them just a bit. Aaaah, really not that much lighter.

[MN Shutterbug]

Mike, you sure are getting versatile. I'm not into B & W or food, but I can't help but thinking that a little bit of a lighter bg would set the apples off better. Cool shot though.

[pickinupafew]

Very nicely done.

The simple composition and stark tonal range really work together nicely for this image.

The depth of focus you chose is perfect.

[mmeyer]

Thanks Guys. I'm having a lot of fun exploring all of the different aspects of photography. At this point there isn't really one part that I prefer. It's a lot of fun.

[Steve Foss]

I like it as is.

Different lighting and BG for different moods, and this works for me.

Experimenting with different genres and styles of photography, even when it's in areas that are not necessarily our favorites, make us better photographers in those areas we like the best.

[mountaindew]

I really like it. I love B&W and very much into it. I'm learning it too. That's a great pic!

[yakfisher]

I like it too, especially how you brought the plate up to eye level for the shot. Once again nice work.

[Dbl]

I like them as well, maybe a bit of back light to make them stand out from the background? Its good work Mike!

[finnbay]

Dan, THAT'S what I was thinking of with my original comment - couldn't put a finger on what I was looking for. Thanks!