The lighting looks like bright sunligh. I think a different indoor/diffused outdoor light will be more "soothing".

Oh, and this model of yours brian is another souce of inspiration for me. Looks fantastic!!!

Music and colour somehow sooth my mind. I think the red hued trumpet is the most interesting and the gold one is the most realistic. Great job on everything.

Here is a silver version of the trumpet. thanks for your input,
Brian

wow, the dof is nice, but maybe a bit greater f-stop so the end of trumpet is sharper. or you want it half sharp? if so, decrease the f-stop a bit

lookin' nice brian.. :p
i'd say to decrease the f-stop abit.. should give a nicer touch..

Sounds good, thanks for the tip guys When I get a chance I will try to post a new image.
Brian

I have been inspired to model a Trombone now! :D

That looks amazing, and you did that in your spare time!?

Thanks for the comments guys, yeah, I spent a little time on it, but I haven't had much else time to work on it lately. :( been working on my ET scene and my entry in this mo's challenge. :) But maybe I can work something into my demo with it. I don' t know. Thanks for all of your input though.
Brian