New Ring Flash Results

[PMG]

The above as described under the photo I've thrown every conceivable edit and program at ........... new ring flash set to fill-in (I think?! not mastered this yet!) silver reflector throwing abient light up, 3 image stack, fade corrected, colour boosted, sharpened, cropped even a trip in Neat Image to take the background further out (taken at f4 to get the background going out).



This image I took in the usual way of things - no flash, careful focusing to take advantage of the one third in front in focus and two thirds behind to try and get everything in plus a high f stop of f11 (I think) in natural light .... usual editing, cropping, colour boost, sharpening etc.

I would have liked too have found a coloured fungi instead of a white one for this exercise - but there was little to choose from so I made the best of it.

Anyone got any comments?!

Pauline

[The Woodman]

There's me thinking the title of your thread was related to your current condition.

[PMG]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

There's me thinking the title of your thread was related to your current condition.

....... as in the results of the colonoscopy? Well a portion of my insides is well cream crackered so say the docs ring flash

But never mind that lets talk about important things like fungi and photography and leave the medics to their own play

You are a card John!!!!!!!

Pauline

[operanut1972]

Hi Pauline,

If I'm honest I can't see much difference between either shot. But that could be down to the subject matter. I'm sure someone who knows what they're talking about.

Take care

[The Woodman]

Originally Posted by PMG

....... as in the results of the colonoscopy? Well a portion of my insides is well cream crackered so say the docs ring flash

But never mind that lets talk about important things like fungi and photography and leave the medics to their own play

You are a card John!!!!!!!

Pauline

A silly quip on my part Pauline, you know I don't do photography yet I've been at it in a wood near Shap, fantastic display of all sorts under Norway Spruce.

[PMG]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

A silly quip on my part Pauline, you know I don't do photography yet I've been at it in a wood near Shap, fantastic display of all sorts under Norway Spruce.

So thats where all the fungi are at the min then? They certainly were not at Risley this aft Wish I'd been at Shap ........ Wonder if Lords Lot and Nether Kellet woods are producing or even the pines at Ainsdale???

Looking at the title tho and thinking how many folk have followed the PMG thread I can see where the idea - as in - goodness whats up with her now - what else have they found Hahahahaha!

Pauline

and PS Steve - once the pic in the 'proper' Gallery comes live you will be able to see it at a larger size and the differences might be more obvious then?

[The Woodman]

If you want a location, PM me.

Mushroom with a message! You may need to look closely.



I'll leave you to your ring flashers, apologies for the interruption.

[pressld2]

Originally Posted by PMG

and PS Steve - once the pic in the 'proper' Gallery comes live you will be able to see it at a larger size and the differences might be more obvious then?

Sorted!

I like the first one best. Personal opinion but I think the key to successful use of flash is understatement - when it's beautifully lit but natural looking and the viewer can't be certain that you've used flash. I think you've achieved this here although there is just the slightest hint of it on the wet grass. When using flash for macro, fungi or insects, the foreground can be a problem. I've got loads of shots where I've had to tone down the foreground where the flash has been a bit overpowering, in order to produce a balanced exposure.

Flash aside, I prefer the softer background that f4 has given you and the only way to get that and have the whole of the fungus sharp is to focus stack.

Dave P.

[PMG]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

If you want a location, PM me.

Mushroom with a message! You may need to look closely.



I'll leave you to your ring flashers, apologies for the interruption.

That is simply brilliant - a lovely interruption - thanks John I love you dearly

Pauline

[PMG]

Originally Posted by pressld2

Sorted!

I like the first one best. Personal opinion but I think the key to successful use of flash is understatement - when it's beautifully lit but natural looking and the viewer can't be certain that you've used flash. I think you've achieved this here although there is just the slightest hint of it on the wet grass. When using flash for macro, fungi or insects, the foreground can be a problem. I've got loads of shots where I've had to tone down the foreground where the flash has been a bit overpowering, in order to produce a balanced exposure.

Flash aside, I prefer the softer background that f4 has given you and the only way to get that and have the whole of the fungus sharp is to focus stack.

Dave P.

Yes I hadn't considered the implication of the first stack being the nearest in focus would have the background out - maybe I should take the first shot as f4 and the others higher - wonder what result that would have?? Must try that. And yes I should have dumbed down the foliage in front and knocked the highlights out - everything was wet which made it worse. I need to get more subtle still with the ring flash - I've got it to a fine art with the flash on the camera but that puts shadows on if you're not careful ........ Mmmmm more thought and play required!! Thanks DaveP

Pauline

PS I've had another look and I think the silver reflector has caused the highlights in the grass and the top of the stipe - you can't quite tell what you're getting outside in the light - more play needed!!!