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It is a nice "still life" series altogether, I like the sepia tones better( simply my personal taste, the blue color takes too much attention as a color for me) and this one is my favorite, probably because I like the light and shadows here. The brown/baige shaps on it ( drawing?) is well seen even this part is in the shadow , and is aesthetically pleasing. Nice as well are the tools on the side, not competing for attention with the nice shape of the snowboard. I like the diagonal placement of the board on the frame as well.( and the shadow behind).

(What does it means "that I have just finished servicing" ? )

I don't think we are a group anymore Pete, but It was nice of you to invite the members, if only for the past sake, and anyway, most of us keep in touch ;-))

Dear Pnina. Thank you very much for your most welcome input. I think this one works well too - I'm having trouble deciding between which I prefer of this, and the one Dennis prefers!

When I refer to "servicing" of the snowboard, I had to do the following: use a metal file to prepare the metal edges of the snowboard to accurate angles, then use a diamond stone to remove any burrs. The I heat the base of the board with the iron and apply molten wax which is then scraped off to remove any dirt that has accumulated in the base. Then I heat the base again, wax again, leave to cool, scrape the wax, then brush with a stiff brush from front to back, then apply a different wax (known as fluoro wax), brush again, and wipe clean. The board is now all ready to hit the snow in the mountains. It sounds like a long process but only takes about an hour and is quite relaxing to do! This one has been done for a friend who is paying me well :)

living in the Middle East, the culture of snow is very unusual here, so it is interesting to see all the preparations done for this season.The snowboard has a very nice aesthetic form. Looking what Dennis liked I stick to my choice.... ;-)) Ithink compositionwise (imo)this is very nicely presented.

Thanks for all the explanations, interesting. I hope your Phd is also developing despite the dificulties...