Those look pretty good, David. Where did you get the kits? I don't recognize the plating on the first. Is it PSI's red?
My photos aren't great - but I use the photo adjusting setup in my Microsoft windows programs - or Adobe Photo Elements, depending on computer. It isn't that hard to balance the lighting.
As far as being "proud" of the bushings, you can see how a bit of the wood shows above the pen parts - center band and nib.
I have to tell you, though . . . I really love the design and grip work in the first pen! It looks great!