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I agree - definitely a feel of authenticity here. I really like the light and the thought that a long-ago creative genius put his quill down for a moment.... great work!
Anna
Anna
Chris, you're certainly dedicated and went to the trouble of getting the feather! I do think this is closer to authenticity, the small circle of dim light given by (or apparently so) the candle, and I like the fact it's all within the frame now. Jools' point in the last pic. about the writing is a good one - a little bit too neat and structured - you could imagine a tortured genius staying up all night by candllelight scribbling away and making corrections as he/she went..but it's hard to say whether that would actually detract from the image.
Goos work, keep it coming
Stephen
Goos work, keep it coming
Stephen
Hi Chris,
Like this version a lot more. As Stephen says, it does have the look of authenticity about it. Plus, changing the lighting has given it more atmosphere. I can't think of anything more you could do to improve it!
Depending on your audience, and on how much of a perfectionist you (or they) are, you could research facsimiles of old musical manuscripts but that would probably be taking things a little far.
One thing that has just occurred to me, you could try making the paper look a little less perfect - strategic stains, ink blobs, etc. Just a thought.
Like this version a lot more. As Stephen says, it does have the look of authenticity about it. Plus, changing the lighting has given it more atmosphere. I can't think of anything more you could do to improve it!
Depending on your audience, and on how much of a perfectionist you (or they) are, you could research facsimiles of old musical manuscripts but that would probably be taking things a little far.
One thing that has just occurred to me, you could try making the paper look a little less perfect - strategic stains, ink blobs, etc. Just a thought.
like this a lot. 
