Thanks guys
I guess a different perspective was needed. Ray, those pics are really easy to take. Here's what I did....
1. Bought a cheap camera from the local pawn shop to replace the expensive one I *lost* that never took good pics anyways (Canon powershot a720 for 70.00)
2. Turn off the flash and switch it to macro mode
3. Point the worklamp straight at whatever you're working on. That's it
If I ( the world's worst photographer according to my wife) can do it....oh, the room light on helps too.
More tonight if I can get it together. Thanks for the encouragement!
Ron