Fooling around with a macro lens and flashlight
Mar 27, 2015 13:55:27 #
I was intrigued at a photo I saw that was taken using a long exposure and a flashlight to provide lighting that moved around the subject during the exposure. I tried it using a macro lens in a dark room using my college ring and some ammo. I think the effect works better using a larger subject, though. Will have to try that later.
Mar 27, 2015 17:19:07 #
Metallic surfaces will always reflect as hot, specular highlights, especially from a point light source.
Diffusing your light source will soften reflections by broadening your light pattern.
Diffusing your light source will soften reflections by broadening your light pattern.
Mar 27, 2015 17:26:59 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Metallic surfaces will always reflect as hot, specular highlights, especially from a point light source.
Diffusing your light source will soften reflections by broadening your light pattern.
Diffusing your light source will soften reflections by broadening your light pattern.
Good point! There are advantages to distinctive highlights, but I will try putting a kleenex or gauze over the light.
Mar 28, 2015 02:44:17 #
jkatpc wrote:
To soften and even your illumination, place your diffusing material between one to three inches from your light source.. . . I will try putting a Kleenex or gauze over the light.
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