Re: Question on lighting to photograph terrarium

"Velvet" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > In calgary.general Velvet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> >>be used at night.  Lighting the inside of the tank rather than the
> >>outside is the way to get rid of the reflections though - that, or (if
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> > This is the crux: When I do this, I tend to get "Flares" at the top of
my
> > frame, and glaring reflection off some leaves.    How can I avoid this?
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> > Is internal  light my solution, or is it a matter or orientation?
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> I meant internal lighting, yes.
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> Failing that, try aiming the light at an angle to the glass, then moving
> the camera around at an angle also.  Try draping black cloth (velvet is
> very good for this) over the tripod legs so they're not reflective.
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> Velvet

I agree, keep all angles away from 45 and 90 degrees. Don't face the camera
directly perpendicular to the glass front and don't have the light
reflecting at a 45 degree angle to the camera.

Even if you side light, you'll get flairing off the side glass. You may want
to try a white (not clear) plexiglass (or paper, not too close so it doesn't
burn) in front of the light source, this will soften the harsh clear light
and reduce reflection, kinda like an umbrella flash.

Basilic
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