Skull on Buckskin

I guess I could say this image started about 10 years ago when I tanned

a deer skin using a native method referred to as "brain tanning". Over

the years I've treasured it and have cut small pieces from it for various

projects. The skull is from a memorable deer I met in the mountains in

Giles County Virginia 3 year ago. I used my own modified method of

preparing an "English" mount to preserve the natural patina of the

antlers.

The image was shot in a dark room yesterday..... Canon 7D with a 24-

70L at f 14 and a 30 second exposure. The light was painted with a

penlight. I'm just now starting with light painting. I'm sure things will

evolve and improve but I'm very happy with these early results.

Questions comments and critique/suggestions are very welcome.

Peace..... Richard