Stock Shot Project

The white linen napkin helps separate the antique corkscrew from the wood background and also results in a more interesting composition that echoes and accentuates the strong vertical framing.  Shot by window light with the Nikon D7000 and a 35mm f/2 Nikkor lens set to f/8 for increased depth of field.  This lens focuses down to a little over 9", and on the smaller sensor of a DX camera becomes a handy close-up tool for still life.  That and the fast f/2 maximum aperture makes this lens a regular addition to my travel camera kit.