Some cave shots!! I need more practice inside of cave's, but I like what I seen! Thank you for looking, any suggestions or wisdom would be greatly appreciated!! Crazy I know, BUT what...

CHRISTINA71 Loc: Kentucky

I need more practice inside of cave's, but I like what I seen!
Thank you for looking, any suggestions or wisdom would be greatly appreciated!!
Crazy I know, BUT what a thrill, I came alive walking through this amazing creation formed by nature!!!
Hope you enjoy, I know I did...lol
Christina

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A bit chilly..
A bit chilly.....

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Inside looking out
Inside looking out...

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Steps leading to cave
Steps leading to cave...

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alf85 Loc: Northumberland, UK.

Nice set of images.
Regards, Alfie.

CHRISTINA71 Loc: Kentucky

alf85 wrote:

Nice set of images.
Regards, Alfie.

Thank you Alfie!

mikegreenwald Loc: Illinois

I've worked on this topic intermittently for many years, often using multiple flashes. As always, light is central to the result.
Light painting appeals to me as a strong prospect, but I've not attempted it. The advent of digital and use of HDR techniques is a huge aid. Done well, results can be stunning, but it is not an easy subject without a lot of effort.
I admire your results.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Nice set of images. I especially like your 3rd and 4th posted images. Different for the UHH. Caves, not my environment for sure. Where I live we have Rattlesnakes, Black Bears, Mountain Lions, and rabid Bats. All cave dwellers.

Only (obvious) suggestion. I personally always prefer available natural light, but that is not always possible. Try adding some artificial light to see further into your caves. I might suggest a bit of battery powered low LED lighting, even a LED pocket flashlight or two. I think that would give you more control than flash. Flash in a confined space is difficult work with and set up and not what is was designed for. Shoot Raw, you can correct the likely goofy colors (off WB) with Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar later. Post more.

CHRISTINA71 Loc: Kentucky

mikegreenwald wrote:

I've worked on this topic intermittently for many years, often using multiple flashes. As always, light is central to the result.
Light painting appeals to me as a strong prospect, but I've not attempted it. The advent of digital and use of HDR techniques is a huge aid. Done well, results can be stunning, but it is not an easy subject without a lot of effort.
I admire your results.

Thank you so so much, man I was so excited to capture, but I just was not getting what I was seeing, it almost me crazzzzy.. lol

CHRISTINA71 Loc: Kentucky

lamiaceae wrote:

Nice set of images. I especially like your 3rd an... (show quote)

Thank you ever so kindly, hahaha YIKES, I actually would love to capture some or all of those in they're natural habitat, ofcourse from a distance, like airplane...lol
I will try the led next time, an see what comes from that, ty for the helpful tips!!

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

CHRISTINA71 wrote:

I need more practice inside of cave's, but I like what I seen!
Thank you for looking, any suggestions or wisdom would be greatly appreciated!!
Crazy I know, BUT what a thrill, I came alive walking through this amazing creation formed by nature!!!
Hope you enjoy, I know I did...lol
Christina

Christina, There is no way you would see me going into a cave. The last photo captures my fear. It looks like a mouth wanting to devour me. Your photos are fantastic and that takes care of any interest as to what is inside.

Greg

CHRISTINA71 Loc: Kentucky

CLF wrote:

Christina, There is no way you would see me going into a cave. The last photo captures my fear. It looks like a mouth wanting to devour me. Your photos are fantastic and that takes care of any interest as to what is inside.

Greg

Thank you Greg! Once again a gifted inspiration & sense of humor, Great qualities of an ARTIST!!! 😀💪

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

If that was you first time photographing inside a large cave, you did a pretty darn good job. I've photographed Lurray cavern in Virginia and Carlsbad in New Mexico a couple times and to get the best results you need a really good bouncible speedlites. In larger open areas you need to project the light to the opposite walls. In tighter spaces controlling the output and bouncing the light is key. A good TTL or ETTL (I don't know what make of camera you used in the cave) unit will give you the flexibility you want and need. I've used Canon 580 and 600 EX-RT flash units with external battery pack.

CHRISTINA71 Loc: Kentucky

rmorrison1116 wrote:

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Well Thank you Sir!! I have a Nikon Coolpix p530.. I wanna grow in many subjects!! Yayyy yes my very first shots of cave, I'm determind to get quality next time!! Ty for your advice!! 😀

Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England

Nice ones CHRISTINA..

CHRISTINA71 Loc: Kentucky

Doddy wrote:

Nice ones CHRISTINA..

Thank you Doddy! 😀

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

CHRISTINA71 wrote:

I need more practice inside of cave's, but I like what I seen!
Thank you for looking, any suggestions or wisdom would be greatly appreciated!!
Crazy I know, BUT what a thrill, I came alive walking through this amazing creation formed by nature!!!
Hope you enjoy, I know I did...lol
Christina

Enjoyed this set Christina. Well done.

nanaval Loc: Cornwall

Nice set...