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tmlphoto
Jul-11-2005, 08:24 AM
Trying to get a more natural light look. 1/100 f/11 ISO 200 twin flash
http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/27963075-L.jpg
4labs
Jul-11-2005, 08:50 AM
Mission accomplished Thomas. To my eye there is no hint you used a flash at all . Nice detail and soft colors.
MuskyDude
Jul-11-2005, 09:16 AM
Mission accomplished Thomas. To my eye there is no hint you used a flash at all . Nice detail and soft colors.
:agree Very natural, sharp and well composed. :clap


AJ
pathfinder
Jul-11-2005, 09:22 AM
Trying to get a more natural light look. 1/100 f/11 ISO 200 twin flash
http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/27963075-L.jpg Very nice, Thomas, I cannot discern flash either.

One of the things I finally figured out last weekend, was to shoot flash in manual mode with a high shutter speed - 1/250 - This allows the background to go very dark and solves one of the challenges of outdoor macro in natural light shooting that I seem to have - cluttered and distracting backgrounds.

For example, this shot of a skipper, was shot immediately adjacent to white planked barn siding that created a white, lined background that was not satisfying. By using flash with a high shutter speed in manual mode and ETTL, I was able to capture this
http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/27833363-L.jpg
Annabella
Jul-11-2005, 10:02 AM
Trying to get a more natural light look. 1/100 f/11 ISO 200 twin flash
Excellent...the colors are exquisite!
tmlphoto
Jul-11-2005, 01:10 PM
Thanks for looking everyone. PF, I too have been shooting manual with ettl, usually ISO 100, f/11, 1/100-1/250. I am now trying out ISO 200, f/11 at 1/100 which will provide some natural background light. I think it is good to use both techniques depending on what kind of background you are up against.
Skippy
Jul-11-2005, 05:58 PM
Trying to get a more natural light look. 1/100 f/11 ISO 200 twin flash

Great shot.........whats the weight like with twin flashes ???
I hope to find one of those Hummingbird Moths while I'm away.
Skippy (Australia)
pathfinder
Jul-11-2005, 08:27 PM
Thanks for looking everyone. PF, I too have been shooting manual with ettl, usually ISO 100, f/11, 1/100-1/250. I am now trying out ISO 200, f/11 at 1/100 which will provide some natural background light. I think it is good to use both techniques depending on what kind of background you are up against.


Agreed. :thumb