Thanks, Chuck. I had concluded much the same thing.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Mother's Day Orchid
> If that's the only flash you have you might try something very simple.
> Just drape a handkerchief or a tissue (maybe just one layer) over the
> flash and let it lay along the lens as well. Take a shot and see what
> it does. Analyze and adjust if needed. Alternatively, make a thin,
> rectangular cardboard frame from 1/2" wide strips just large enough to
> hold an unfolded single layer of tissue. Tape the tissue to the frame
> and hold the frame in front of the flash supported on the lens.
>
> The key to soft flash lighting is large angular diameter relative to the
> subject. That's achieved both by large size but also (and mainly) by
> getting the flash/diffuser close to the subject. But if you get too
> close with auto flash control the electronics may not have enough time
> to respond. Remember one foot to the target and another foot back to
> the TTL flash sensor is only about 2 nanoseconds. I have no idea what
> the minimum distance spec is for the built-in on the E-510.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> On 5/16/2012 8:01 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> Hi Chuck,
>>
>> All I have is the twinkie flash on top of the E-510. I tried several
>> combinations of flash strength and aperture, but never got it right. I
>> also
>> did not want to incur the wrath of SWMBO by damaging her new present.
>> So, I
>> put a black poster board behind it, turned on all of the room lighting,
>> and
>> did the best I could.
>>
>> I may try a retake, using some of your suggestions. I have a few ideas
>> that
>> might improve the situation. Thanks for the suggestions.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Chuck Norcutt"<chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion"<olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:17 PM
>> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Mother's Day Orchid
>>
>>
>>> There are two problems. The background is too close to the plant thus
>>> allowing the flash to cast strong shadows there. The flash is also too
>>> directional which is changing the soft white of most of the petals to a
>>> sparkly, silvery color in some areas and giving a sort of metallic
>>> appearance. Try adding some sort of diffuser between the flash and the
>>> plant. Something like a big, white handkerchief might do it and/or some
>>> white cards on the sides to reflect the light back in. Some sheets of
>>> letter size paper might be adequate. Then add another 3 or 4 hands to
>>> hold all in place. :-)
>>>
>>> Chuck Norcutt
>>>
>>>
>>> On 5/16/2012 2:31 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>>> I couldn't resist working with the orchid plant that my wife received
>>>> on
>>>> Mother's Day.
>>>>
>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Orchid+57.jpg.html
>>>>
>>>> Olympus E-510 with Leica Elmarit-R 60 Macro plus 2X, ISO 800, fill
>>>> flash,
>>>> RAW
>>>>
>>>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>>>
>>>> Jim Nichols
>>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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