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I experimented at the weekend with a torch and a narrowed beam of light (through a biro!) exposing some parts of this very patient model, (miss daffodil) in a completely darkened room. (strange things people do in their dining rooms!!)
I think I have vast room for improving the technique but would value you views on my first attempts.
There are several versions to view – let me know if any of them appeal. Any suggestions you may have to improve them also gratefully received.
Personally I like the way on some them that the central part of the flower is very well illuminated.
Pete
f14 30secs 52mm
Tungsten +3
Cropped, and a few speckled reflections removed but otherwise unmanipulated
| Title: | Daffodil Moon |
| Username: | 
Birdseye |
| Uploaded: | 31 Mar 2008 - 7:57 PM |
| Camera: | Nikon D70S  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Nikkor 18-70  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Tags: | Daffodil, Flash / lighting, Flower, Flowers & plants, Low lighting, Wildlife / nature, Yellow |
| Votes: | 7 |
 | Variant - Tests |
Comments
Wonderful shots. An interesting experiment. (Only a keen photographer would spend their weekend doing such things - lol.)
Lucy
Great technique and for your first attempt a very solid start. The shadow at the top of the flower head is a bit strong.
Thanks everyone for your comments. Thanks Lucy - its amazing how the time disappears and I was learning so much as I went along - there's so many variables to alter.
Thanks David, its a good point. I realised that I was keeping the light source below the lens and what I need to do is to move around the lens but keep it on the flower's centre which should lose the shadow. (welcome to EPZ!)
Thanks,
Pete
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