There are two problems. The background is too close to the plant thus
allowing the flash to cast strong shadows there. The flash is also too
directional which is changing the soft white of most of the petals to a
sparkly, silvery color in some areas and giving a sort of metallic
appearance. Try adding some sort of diffuser between the flash and the
plant. Something like a big, white handkerchief might do it and/or some
white cards on the sides to reflect the light back in. Some sheets of
letter size paper might be adequate. Then add another 3 or 4 hands to
hold all in place. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
On 5/16/2012 2:31 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> I couldn't resist working with the orchid plant that my wife received on
> Mother's Day.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Orchid+57.jpg.html
>
> Olympus E-510 with Leica Elmarit-R 60 Macro plus 2X, ISO 800, fill flash, RAW
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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