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Hi, Ishan -
Yes - a camera that "knows" what to do is really hard work in extreme conditions. However, you've done a decent job here, technically, and my mod just pushes the composition away from central a little, and darkens the midtones.
One suggestion for a retake - move a little to the side, so that the pendant cord isn't hidden behind one of the lights - and I must make sure Mrs Dudler doesn't see this, or she'll want one! We've only got three bulbs in our front room light...
Yes - a camera that "knows" what to do is really hard work in extreme conditions. However, you've done a decent job here, technically, and my mod just pushes the composition away from central a little, and darkens the midtones.
One suggestion for a retake - move a little to the side, so that the pendant cord isn't hidden behind one of the lights - and I must make sure Mrs Dudler doesn't see this, or she'll want one! We've only got three bulbs in our front room light...
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This looks good to me, Ishan, well exposed, the lights are not too bright, and you have good definition in the shapely light shades.
I don't think you need the area at the top. If the shadows had been more prominent, then perhaps it would have been good to include them.
The little glass pendants beneath each shade are getting a bit lost in the darker background at the bottom.
But you have done really well here.
Pamela.
I don't think you need the area at the top. If the shadows had been more prominent, then perhaps it would have been good to include them.
The little glass pendants beneath each shade are getting a bit lost in the darker background at the bottom.
But you have done really well here.
Pamela.

Thank you Pamela for your comment..
Quote:I don't think you need the area at the top. If the shadows had been more prominent, then perhaps it would have been good to include them.
I think its the first time i disagree, i dont know, but i really like that shadow and was locating a way to make them more prominent in Post Processing.
Quote:The little glass pendants beneath each shade are getting a bit lost in the darker background at the bottom.
Agreed, but as i said, i too am stunned i produced this. I experimented and experimented with settings, to get a satisfactory shot.
Ishan
Quote:I don't think you need the area at the top. If the shadows had been more prominent, then perhaps it would have been good to include them.
I think its the first time i disagree, i dont know, but i really like that shadow and was locating a way to make them more prominent in Post Processing.
Quote:The little glass pendants beneath each shade are getting a bit lost in the darker background at the bottom.
Agreed, but as i said, i too am stunned i produced this. I experimented and experimented with settings, to get a satisfactory shot.
Ishan