:bananen_smilies035: It looks like a very interesting pen, but with the shadows and reflections, it is very hard to see the details. Mite I suggest that you look in the library for an article labeled Pen Photography by Gerry Rhoades. It shows and tells you how to lite your photos and make a simple defused light box to get even lite and rid you of the shadows. The article is from 2008, so with todays cameras you don't have to worry about setting F-stops, as most are auto focus and take 3 photos at once and combine them for the best image. I would like to see the details of your creation under good lighting. Jim S