How to get good pic's of a snake
Sep 25, 2012 11:57:20 #
Janem
Loc: NE Indiana
Hi, I have only ask a question once, but I read your form often. Here is my new question. My grandson has a Brazilian Rainbow Boa and it's body has an iridescent film to it that has a rainbow glow. It sounds like it could be an awesome picture, but I have no idea how to get that iridescent color to show up. I have a Canon EOS T3i and a Canon Speedlite 430EX. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Jane
Thanks
Jane
Sep 25, 2012 12:07:27 #
How to get good pic's of a snake?
First: nail its head to the ground
Second: wait for it to stop moving
First: nail its head to the ground
Second: wait for it to stop moving
Sep 25, 2012 12:14:52 #
Janem
Loc: NE Indiana
That's a good thought, I'm not fond of them, but I don't think my grandson will be amused. But it would stop it from being snippy! :)
Sep 25, 2012 12:28:27 #
Sorry Janem don't have a solution but got a good laugh out of Robert's reply!!
Will be interesting to see an answer as there are other things to photograph that are similar.
Will be interesting to see an answer as there are other things to photograph that are similar.
Sep 25, 2012 12:32:46 #
Sorry I can't help either. I had a deadly snake in my kitchen last summer and the last thing on my mind was stepping over it to get my camera!!!!
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Sep 25, 2012 12:49:35 #
Don't give up somebody might be able to help you. I understand what you mean about capturing the iridescent rainbow glow but I don't know enough about photography to be of any help but there are plenty of people at the Hog who could help you if they can just get past the jokes!
Sep 25, 2012 12:53:20 #
Sep 25, 2012 13:27:01 #
I presume you have had a go at taking some photos of the snake, why don't you upload some and then explain what you're not getting. It might be to do with lighting. Sometimes I take photos at night and instead of using the flash I use a flash I use a hand held daylight torch. Here's an example. Not a snake of course! The first photo is taken outside and the second one is of a curtain with sparkles. Best I can do with what I have experimented with.
Sep 25, 2012 13:28:57 #
Outside in the grass with the sun reflecting , Boa's are normally docile so you should have no problem .
Sep 25, 2012 13:52:12 #
Janem
Loc: NE Indiana
I haven't taken any photos yet, I just thought I'd get some ideas before I go on this Sat. Putting it outside is a good idea, I really like using natural light.
Thanks
Thanks
Sep 25, 2012 13:57:11 #
Janem
Loc: NE Indiana
What is a daylight torch, a flashlight? I could go to a dark room and see what I get? Love your pictures, I'll have to try it with some of my flowers. Flower pictures are my favorite, they don't mind if I take too long and most of the time the hold still. :)
Sep 25, 2012 14:06:35 #
Torches usually give off a yellow colour but the day light torch is kind of blue and usually has 3 or more bulbs and also has 3 batteries or four for larger ones. They last longer than ordinary torches. I agree taking the photos in natural sunlight at the right angle would be your best bet.
Sep 25, 2012 14:48:52 #
Janem
Loc: NE Indiana
Ok, I have one of those and didn't know it! Ha! So, if we don't go outside we will be going to a dark room and use a day light torch/flash light. Just seen that your from New Zealand, I'm in the USA, love how the meanings of words are different in different countries.
Thanks so much for your help! I'll post some pic's next week and show you what we came up with.
Thanks so much for your help! I'll post some pic's next week and show you what we came up with.
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