Chandelier revisit

[casil403]

Take 2....any better? I changed the aperture to F32 and lowered the shutter speed. I moved the light to the same height of the light, and dusted the crystals...here's the result...

[casil403]

Figured I'd give this one a go as well....

[casil403]

I'm thinking they are a bit too dark as I re-review them...should I go back to the same settings as the night before?

[Marko]

They are all much too dark, you are correct. Perhaps try backlighting the crystal and using a reflector for the foreground.

[casil403]

I think this shot is really close... am I correct?

Btw, thanks for everyone's input on these images, both this post and the other one...I'm really hoping to get this right as it's caught my eye and if I can get it right, I am going to give it as a gift....

[Mad Aussie]

I think it's time to decide on exactly what part of the image needs to be in focus Casil It seems to be different every time.

I'm wondering if a more direct light source to create more shadow further back in the photo might work well here.

[casil403]

Good point MA...I guess I'm going for the big crystal ball in the center...
It's a hard shot to get in focus because even at 6 ft. tall, I still have to stand on my tiptoes to look through the viewfinder and I can't find a step stool (using one is for me is a foreign thought....I'm usually the one grabbing stuff for other people...lol). Thanks for the input.

[Gem]

Yeah, I was about to say the focus seems different in every picture. I think it needs to be much more brighter to give it that sparkle/shine. And maybe not so many crystals in the foreground? And how about standing on a chair? Or is that foreign too?