very nice pen. also nice pic what camera are you using?
I am looking for a good one and what ever you used shows off the work you did very nicely.
I'm using a Kodak P880 which is a "semi pro" digital camera but I emphasize the "semi" here. It's no longer available nor would I particularly recommend it. I think the key is to look for a camera that will allow you to alter as many settings as possible (even down to full manual mode).
To get this photo, I underexposed to -2eV and even that isn't enough. I think the comments about the lighting from the left being too bright or harsh are good ones that I'll adjust to hopefully improve.
Being able to control the settings allows you to chose a high f-stop (small aperature) and the required low shutter speed to extend the depth of field. I also use macro focus and a 5 way bracketing from which I almost always use the -2ev exposure.
I need to work on the lighting and I appreciate the tips found here.
John