Aha. I think I understand. You meant a diffuser on the light source? Interesting. This was lit by natural shaded light coming in from a window. The shell itself is white and shiny, which is precisely why I liked it as a subject but also why it reflects so much of the already diffuse light. i set it on a piece of black cloth to shoot it. I've often used the same light source for other of my shots. Anyway, it was my artistic decision to try to let the light show off the texture of the shell. Maybe that was a mistake, but certainly the light source couldn't have been any more diffuse.
Hope that helps explain things.
Warm regards,
Endre
Yakim Peled wrote:
Because I see the reflection of the light. I am used to call you "The maestro of light" precisely because of the lack of these things.
As it was your artistic decision it can not be a mistake.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Strad wrote:
Aha. I think I understand. You meant a diffuser on the light source? Interesting. This was lit by natural shaded light coming in from a window. The shell itself is white and shiny, which is precisely why I liked it as a subject but also why it reflects so much of the already diffuse light. i set it on a piece of black cloth to shoot it. I've often used the same light source for other of my shots. Anyway, it was my artistic decision to try to let the light show off the texture of the shell. Maybe that was a mistake, but certainly the light source couldn't have been any more diffuse.
Thanks so much, Carolyn. Please forgive the late response. I'm so glad you like it.
All the best,
Endre
CDalessandro wrote:
Hi Endre,
I really like this image..it causes one to keep looking as it pulls you in then plays with your eyes. Wonderful pov.
regards,Carolyn
I may be missing something. Thanks for the comment, Yakim, my friend! Glad you like it.