PDA

View Full Version : Butterflies and Styrofoam

blur
07-30-2007, 05:57 PM
:D

This is the first time I'm trying out the styrofoam plate diffuser in a low-light situation. I know nuts about lighting, so I'd appreciate any comments and critiques on the following. Is the lighting harsh? Is this normal when shooting with flash under low-light conditions?

4590

4591

4592

And also, I've noticed using the diffuser produces an orangy warm tone to the pictures which I've corrected here coz I shot in RAW. CM (if you're reading this), do you experience a similar thing? :?

Thanks.
Crazymalaysian
07-30-2007, 11:05 PM
Lighting in 1 and 3 is fine, 2's a bit harsh though. The butterfly's head is totally blown out, and there's some shadows.

Nope I dont get an orange cast, perhaps it's a problem specific with your styrofoam plate brand. :P
GuBee
07-31-2007, 10:01 AM
Very nice ! Will try this as well one day.:)
ShaolinTiger
07-31-2007, 11:25 AM
It's a little harsh, but nice and sharp - I like it!

If you find the flash harsh the best thing to do is use a narrower aperture! You also get the bonus of more DoF.
blur
07-31-2007, 01:22 PM
Lighting in 1 and 3 is fine, 2's a bit harsh though. The butterfly's head is totally blown out, and there's some shadows.

Nope I dont get an orange cast, perhaps it's a problem specific with your styrofoam plate brand. :P
Thanks for the comments. Points noted.

Well, maybe I need to try with some other styrofoam plates :D

Very nice ! Will try this as well one day.:)
Haha, it's really cheap and easy to do! But be forewarned, it'll attract alot of curious onlookers :D

It's a little harsh, but nice and sharp - I like it!

If you find the flash harsh the best thing to do is use a narrower aperture! You also get the bonus of more DoF.
Thanks, ST!