spider for sharing

[newbie350]

just want to put up something to share
hope you all dont mind
c & c welcomed
thanks

[newbie350]

pic 2

thanks

[tchuanye]

#2 is very well focused.

Flash is harsh for both shots. Try to diffuse it or bounce it off a white card.

[newbie350]

Originally Posted by tchuanye #2 is very well focused. Flash is harsh for both shots. Try to diffuse it or bounce it off a white card.

omni-diffuser was used in these shots
i have tried to use smaller aperture, but the picture appeared to be underexposed
also tried different settings on my flashgun- but the results are not satisfactory
any other alternatives?
thanks in advance

[tchuanye]

Originally Posted by newbie350 omni-diffuser was used in these shots i have tried to use smaller aperture, but the picture appeared to be underexposed also tried different settings on my flashgun- but the results are not satisfactory any other alternatives? thanks in advance

How was the flash pointed with the OB? Direct or angled?

Other than controlling the power setting, the angle does affect the amt of light onto the subject.

Not sure how your camera works, but for me, if underexposed, than 2 ways.....slower shutter speed or more flash power (but still diffused or angled)....have to play around till you get what you want.

[ortega]

yeah just need to work on the flash settings/position

[newbie350]

Originally Posted by tchuanye How was the flash pointed with the OB? Direct or angled? Other than controlling the power setting, the angle does affect the amt of light onto the subject. Not sure how your camera works, but for me, if underexposed, than 2 ways.....slower shutter speed or more flash power (but still diffused or angled)....have to play around till you get what you want.

i shoot the flash directly to the spider
thanks

[sumball]

To eliminate harsh flash, first thing to do is to get the correct exposure and use flash only as fill flash (eg -2/3 or -1 FEC).

This is not easy to achieve, thats why shooting good macro is not as simple.

Keep it up and see more works from the guru like tchuanye and ortega.

[newbie350]

Originally Posted by sumball To eliminate harsh flash, first thing to do is to get the correct exposure and use flash only as fill flash (eg -2/3 or -1 FEC). This is not easy to achieve, thats why shooting good macro is not as simple. Keep it up and see more works from the guru like tchuanye and ortega.

thanks for the tips
will try that next time