Hi!
http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/IMGP1403800.jpg http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/IMGP1400800.jpgThese are un-retouched images *ist DS FA50/1.4 1/60 @ f5.6 2 - Sunpak 611 @ about 25 degrees off either side, full power, 1 through umbrella, one through softbox.
I actually like the violin image better... I think I'd agree with the opinion that it would be a good idea to crop some off the top...
You're surely having great fun, Collin. Boris