Thanks Techo. My "studio" set up for this shot was a flashlight and some construction paper. I guess I could invest in a diffuser or maybe just use some tissue paper over the flashlight :-)
I do appreciate the nitpicking. Since participating in these contest I have gotten much better at taking photos (and from looking at some of the other entries I still have a long way to go to get as good as the photogs here). As much as I like flattery,it is the criticism that I learn from and so ultimately the criticism is much more valuable.
A nicely composed shot. And nice red color on a red background.
Only nitpick is the hot spot on the berry to the left. Have you tried diffusing the light source to get a softer light which you can then place as close to the berry?
-Techo