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p.1 #1 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

Hey guys and girls!

I just wanted to share this photos with you. These were taken with a 5D, 430ex flash in a ring diffuser that I made.

C&C also appreciated, I hope you like them!

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Feb 25, 2008 at 07:26 PM

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p.1 #2 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

Lets see your set-up. I don't think its a "ring flash" like it should be.

Still, nice pictures.

Feb 25, 2008 at 07:29 PM

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p.1 #3 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

I like them - a lot. You say you made the ring diffuser? Care to share the details?

Pierre.

Feb 25, 2008 at 07:29 PM

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p.1 #4 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

#3 is my favorite.

Feb 25, 2008 at 07:29 PM

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p.1 #5 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

cant see the ring flash catchlight, are you sure you mean ringflash?

Feb 25, 2008 at 07:41 PM

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p.1 #6 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

wow, thanks for the quick replies...

Yes, it sure is a ringflash, but its quite small. I didnt like the little donat-shaped catchlights, so I just filled the inside and now its a dot.

Here is a link to my blog, containing a tutorial on how to make it:

http://djure-eng.blogspot.com/2007/09/diy-ringflash.html

Feb 25, 2008 at 07:44 PM

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p.1 #7 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

I like #3 the best.

Thanks for your explanation of the flash modifier.

George

Feb 25, 2008 at 07:55 PM

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p.1 #8 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

I think overall the lighting is very nice, and I was also looking for the ringflash in the eyes. One suggestion though is that the pupils are almost wide open during your flash - almost like that's the only light in the room. I think that if you had another light source, you could get the pupils to close more and look normal which would show a lot more of the iris (colored part of the eye). Regardless, the photos are very nice.

Feb 25, 2008 at 10:32 PM

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p.1 #9 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

I'll take # 3

Feb 25, 2008 at 10:35 PM

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p.1 #10 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

#3 is killer. I like it the best!

Feb 25, 2008 at 10:58 PM

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p.1 #11 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

Thanks for the link to your blog - I am definitely going to try that.
Pierre.

Feb 25, 2008 at 11:36 PM

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p.1 #12 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

# 1

Feb 25, 2008 at 11:41 PM

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p.1 #13 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

I like them all, very nicely done.

Feb 26, 2008 at 12:14 AM

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p.1 #14 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

great shots! I especially like #1.

Feb 26, 2008 at 12:15 AM

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p.1 #15 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

I like them all but the third is special. The highlight work and edge around the model's lips are super

- Joe

Feb 26, 2008 at 01:05 AM

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p.1 #16 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

bob parrish wrote:
#3 is killer. I like it the best!

Ditto. Great job on the conversion too :0)

d~

Feb 26, 2008 at 02:43 AM

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p.1 #17 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

I love 2 and 3, regardless of the light modifier.

Feb 26, 2008 at 03:37 AM

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p.1 #18 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

I really like #3 but my preference would be to crop it below the hand to keep the focus on her face.

Feb 26, 2008 at 03:19 PM

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p.1 #19 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

man, the lighting here is great. i'm definitely going to have to try this. seriously awesome work

Feb 26, 2008 at 03:21 PM

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p.1 #20 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

real nice b&w conversions. The close crops really make her eyes be the focus point. good job

Feb 26, 2008 at 03:39 PM

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p.1 #21 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

Thanks to all of you!

@george malamis: thanks for the tip about the pupils...

Feb 29, 2008 at 08:13 AM

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p.1 #22 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

#1 & #3 are great -just fix those catchlights!

But I have a problem with #2. Where's her body? Where are her legs? It looks like a magic trick.

Feb 29, 2008 at 08:59 AM

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p.1 #23 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

Love the lips on 3, but the missing legs on 2 spoil it for me.

Mar 01, 2008 at 05:10 AM

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p.1 #24 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

great job on the pics Jure - but save yourself the trouble on the ring flash and get one of these: http://www.flaghead.co.uk/pages/ringflash-intro.html
BTW - they now have a US distributor for anyone in the US who's interested: ringflash@expoimaging.net

Edited by 24Peter on Mar 03, 2008 at 09:22 PM GMT

Edited on Mar 04, 2008 at 05:22 AM

Mar 01, 2008 at 05:21 AM

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p.1 #25 · Veronika with hommade ringflash

Thanks for the comments...I didnt notice the problem with her legs before, but now it really is starting to bother me. I really got some great tips here!

Peter, thanks for the link, I hope I can find it somewhere in Europe...

Mar 03, 2008 at 10:23 AM


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