Thanks for the comments.

It's actually a vase. From this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvar_Aalto

Problem is, it's virtually impossible to photograph a product like this - which is produced in maybe 5 different sizes - and still relate to it.
It was taken on a cheap "lightbox" - an upturned Ikea "Samla" box with a flash in it, which is why you can see the corners of the box in the reflections, along with the other object which was still on the table.
I've learned from the experience and am off to build a better light table just as soon as I can.

thanks!

Bret

PS: also thanks for the tip on the museum, it's around 15mins walk from work.

... and I disagree.

The X70 gives a lot of options in a small box with no (or minimal) dust problems, a longer zoom and lighter weight. What's not to like?

If you don't use the DSLR to its fullest extents, I'd argue an X70 is a better buy. I'd still argue for one in most cases, mainly because it's not the kit that makes the picture....

Bret

... or keep the PEF, zip them, and then use a VPN to upload some of them to a secure location.

Personally, I had a 320GB disk with me last time I went away, and another 320 in the laptop, so it wasn't really an issue.

Bret

oooooh, that's more like it. Nice.

Bret

... wildlife sanctuary.

^^ this.

bret

I much prefer the colour version. Agree on the higher contrast in B&W.

Bret

chargers for what? Li-Ion or NiMH?

art always [was|is] in the eye of the beholder and TBH, the rest is marketing or otherwise. That applied, too, in the 30s; someone influential liked his style and away he goes.

What's changed?

Bret

like that.