Phillip N. suggested that I use a black background for yesterdays shot. The black does make it pop out better. I did not do so good on the candlelight...maybe because it had burned down more or black not reflecting it?? Just could not get it to repeat with the as vivid. Not so steady hand holding tonight...LOL
http://www.pbase.com/image/109069739/medium 
I like this angle better....was able to get the camera lower since no fabric in the way...the black was very thin so had to fold it up several times...so it got bulky...next trip to the fabric shop will be for some felt or velveteen...
thanks for the suggestion Phillip!
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