In a message dated 8/21/00 7:12:26 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
gchapman@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
<< I'm interested in getting opinions on the best way to photograph stained
glass windows. Should I light them from the back (through the window) or
from the front? I have access to a pair of portrait lights and two
Photofloods. Anyone have any suggestions? >>
Greg:
IMHO I think stained glass windows should be photographed with backlighting.
Stained glass windows are designed to be viewed by transmitted light. That's
why they are windows rather than panels. ;-) BTW, I have seen stained glass
windows with gold foil on the face so that interior lighting would reflect a
design when there is no exterior light to bring out the colors. That would
preclude frontal lighting if you are after the colored glass design.
Robert
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