My First Flat Lay

When I started using Instagram I became aware that, after you filter out the selfie noise, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-key_lighting"&gt;high key</a> flat lay was the <i>de facto</i> house style. A recent <a href="http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/technique/expert_advice/mandy-disher-super-bright-blooms-103915"&gt;item in Amateur Photographer by Mandy Disher</a> finally pushed me into giving it a go. Like all still life photography, it's a lot more difficult than it looks. Although I'm reasonably satisfied which this as a (somewhat rushed) first attempt, I can see at least half a dozen things I'd like to fix (no, it's not over exposed, it's a deliberate attempt at a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-key_lighting"&gt;high key</a> style). And I think I could fix them if I spent the time.  I'm not really a still life kinda guy, but it's good to be flexible. The thing that worries me is that, although I can appreciate the work of photographers such as <a href="http://www.jackyparker.com/high-key-florals/"&gt;Jacky Parker</a> and all the others, and although we learn by imitation, is this a genre where I could really contribute something original? 


Nikon D7200
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
f16 40mm 10s ISO 100