Re: Question on lighting to photograph terrarium

Riverfront Aquariums, although I've seen them at almost any aquarium store.  Me and
the lil' lady are planning to go to EE for our honeymoon.


In calgary.general Jon Pike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>> In calgary.general Basilic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>>> 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. 
>> 
>> I finally found the solution:  I knew that some variation of "Shining
>> down on" would work, and I finally discovered it:  Positioning the
>> light just above the camera, and pointing it into the tank but away at
>> a 45 degree angle.    This gets me the best clarity, and the least
>> glare, although I had to do a bit of lamp surgery to get it to work.
>> 
>> I'm quite pleased with the outcome... Check it out and tell me what
>> you think! 

> Told you it would work if you got the light out of the frame ;)
> Where did you get the mini-easter island statue?



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