Thanks for commenting, Tim. I agree with you that Tom's solution probably is the right way to go. The light diffusion will largely be determined by the translucence of the plastic.
Jostein Quoting Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I've been reading the whole thread, and one thing strikes me. What is wrong > with this picture? > I'll answer myself: Nothing really. It is a very interesting picture, > showing me the life of the ants. There are some reflections, yes, but... > > My point is: If you take a look at the ants in real life in bright sunlight, > you will probable see very similar reflections of the sun. Thats the nature > of nature ;-) Light reflects. > (At least in my parts of the globe). > > I would say that the light needs diffusion, making the reflections a bit > more like real life, thats all. Think about it, don't you agree folks? > > Tom's idea might be brilliant, but it might be overkill. It might kill the > direction of the light, making it too flat. > > I don't really have any idea of what I'm talking about, I have never plaid > with similar objects. So, I may be 110% wrong in this. I'm just trying to > come up with less expensive ideas than ring flashes and other fancy stuff. > > > Tim > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian.) > > Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds > (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 14. juli 2005 23:16 > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: PESO - Herding Livestock > > > http://www.oksne.net/paw/herdingants.html > > Those little critters are hard to keep in focus when working hand > held. It's pretty much hit and miss, and this is the best I've managed > so far. > > One particular problem with ants is that their hide is hard and shiny. > With a bare flash, the highlights become specular and burned out. > Using a miniature softbox lessen the problem, but it's not all gone. > Does anyone know a good way to handle this without resorting to ring > flashes? > > Jostein > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
