Robert_Lai

Perhaps add a little fill lighting by a reflector?  At least on my screen, the pen grip appears to be a featureless black blob which merges with the shadow that it casts.

 

Also, in cisele sterling silver, the Parker 75 is the classic.  Looks like you've got the Sonnet there.  The difference is the triangular grip on the 75 will give more modeling to the grip area.

Great view Fazal! Do you live in the area? When I visited, there was nothing but fog.

This photo is phenomenal - so much so that this is the first time I've ever been prompted to write about a photograph. You've only been shooting for a year? Puts me to shame! This is truly a beautiful picture Bridget.

My wife is taking violin lessons from the concertmaster of the Syracuse Symphony. I've tried in the past to take pictures of her former violin teacher in Toronto (we've moved), and I've never had good success. The trick is to get them to play outdoors I suppose!

Now with respect to the guy that complained about the bow. Realize that good players actually twist the bow as they go from the frog (near where you hold it) to the tip. It evens out the sound, especially with pianissimo phrases. You are actually playing on the edge of the bow hairs. That is exactly what this gentleman is doing. You would play flat on the bow if doing chords or playing forte. So, she has captured the man's playing accurately.

I like picture #2 better, as #1 has rather distracting highlights in the background. #1 does show his bow hold very nicely though. My wife could tell you if he is holding it according to the Franco-Belgian school, or the modified Russian school. I think the former, although I realize that this opens me up to more criticism from violinists.