Hi Chuck,
All I have is the twinkie flash on top of the E-510. I tried several
combinations of flash strength and aperture, but never got it right. I also
did not want to incur the wrath of SWMBO by damaging her new present. So, I
put a black poster board behind it, turned on all of the room lighting, and
did the best I could.
I may try a retake, using some of your suggestions. I have a few ideas that
might improve the situation. Thanks for the suggestions.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Mother's Day Orchid
> 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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