#2 and a long way yet to go!

[Ken Hill]

The wife asked me to make her a small candy dish for her desk at work when I had a chance. Well yesterday was that chance as I ended a piece of Osage that was a tad thick for a Turkey call.

Its small, 3 inchs x 2 inches or so. I still have a ton to learn but its round, it sits fine and I did not cus at it like the first one!

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Private-Gallery-2/DSC0098/872099341_Zxzuy-O.jpg

[charlie knighton]

very nice, enjoy the learning curve

[bob svoboda]

Nicely done - I like the wood and the grain orientation. No cussing??? I usually have to let my bowls sit upside down overnight to get rid of the bad words before passing them along to a civilized person :D

[Steve Schlumpf]

Good looking bowl Ken! I really like the composition of your photo! Nice work on both!

[Richard Madison]

Ken, Nice bowl and nice grain alignment as Bob said, and about the right size. You don't want it to hold too much candy.

[Don Orr]

That'll do nicely Ken.

[Cathy Schaewe]

It looks really nice -

[Bernie Weishapl]

Good looking bowl Ken. The learning curve does get easier.

[Aaron Wingert]

Too thick for a turkey call?!?!?! Jeez Ken, part it down until it is thin enough! :D

Heck of a nice looking bowl. It is always wise to make whatever the wife asks for on the lathe. Makes them more supportive of future purchases. That's how I know how to make candle holders, tea lights and pepper mills.

[Ken Hill]

I have put her off for a month or so...I like to keep her ansy:eek::D

[John Keeton]

Ken, I have been away from the computer all day - great job!! And, I think I will just ship all my turnings to you for pics before posting!!:D

[Ken Hill]

John, you turn my bowls I will take your pics haha!

[brian watts]

Ken, I have been away from the computer all day - great job!! And, I think I will just ship all my turnings to you for pics before posting!!:D
same here.. like to see them..

[David DeCristoforo]

Sweet. Simple and to the point. I like that. I'm still working on #2 myself. And I'm with Mr Keeton. The photo is excellent even though I would crop it a bit tighter. I could use some help with my photography... lessons?

[Ken Hill]

David, I shoot over 3500 images a week, so editing a few for here just aint happening;)

Biggest thing I see around here is that people need to think "Contrast". The lighting seems pretty well covered for most, but if its a light subject, add some dark behind it in some form and vice versa for a darker object. It adds depth and clarity. Im guilt of forgetting as well with some of my backgrounds, but most of the stuff I post here is on my dining room table...and I use a camo jacket or two to add some atmosphere:D As I develope my website for my hunting calls I will apply more attention to the images....mostly outdoor stuff including the call in the image etc.

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/DSC0089/871409880_KcCU5-O.jpg

[Baxter Smith]

Pretty little bowl. They will get easier, bigger, and perhaps more elaborate, but they probably won't be any more useful or appreciated!:)

[Ken Hill]

Thanks Baxter...I still have to learn how to chuck the blanks etc....and a slight bigger lathe with variable speed would help! I will be working on number 3 soon....I have some larger pieces to play with