I'd say the lighting is superb. The only thing I see that's obvious is the parchment (as Drac pointed out). It's too flat or something. On pure personal taste, I'd put the sword on the table. I see too many works that just don't tell a story, or at least don't provoke a story from the viewer. If I see the sword on the table next to the letter I wonder what it's all about. With the sword on display, I think probably just a letter to mom. My two cents worth, keep the change!