Canida's Lamb Leg

Step 4: Canida's Lamb Leg

Thanks to Canida for donating :) Here's the link for the instructable.

Thoughts on photo:

Can I just say I love this photo? :) This photo has so many good qualities, I don't even know where to start.
The lighting is terrific. Not too sharp or overexposed and the use of natural light is evident (if it isn't natural light- WOW!).
I love the color temperature of this photo. It's not too white but just the right amount of yellow.
See the light shining on the fork? That's the perfect lighting on it. Too much glare can take away from the entire photo.
Composition is pretty much spotless. Potatoes in the background are a great touch and I love the "interaction of this picture". Food pictures look really "drool-able" when there's some human influence in it. In this picture, there's the fork and the knife cutting the lamb. Others have people holding a handful of crackers, a half eaten sandwich, and similar set ups.
Sharp images are always the best (but keep in mind- it's not the camera that does the work, it's you)

Photo Editing and Other Ways:

I wouldn't do any editing on this. The lighting, exposure, temperature, saturation are all great.
I might change the red in the background to a lighter color since the lamb is already on the dark side. However, the lighting makes the red work.
I might move the lamb up a bit. The slices that are cut seemed to get cut off at the bottom (get it? cut off? :) That would be the only thing though. Everything looks fantastic.

Main Idea:

Natural lighting works the best for food. And remember "human interaction"! Make the picture look "lived-in" (like someone is actually in the process of eating, was eating, etc.). Composition is a must (canida's picture is a perfect example).