Cruziohyla Craspedopus - Fringe Tree Frog


Posted by MalcolmBenn on Sun Nov 26, 2017 5:57 pm

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I think this is probably my first posting to the Macro Gallery and I'm hoping for a bit of insight on flash.  I used a Canon 580EXII hand held off camera with a Gary Fong Lightsphere on it but there has got to be a simpler more effective solution.

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by Tom Whelan on Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:03 pm
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Beautiful subject and image with fine flash lighting.
Diffused flash off camera is the best type of light source for this situation - I've used a softbox mounted on the flash.
Handholding the flash gives you more flexibility in picking the angle of light, especially with a tripod mounted camera.
You can use a flash bracket if you handholding the camera, easier to hold flash and camera, but less flexible for aiming the flash.
A flash controller (such as the ST-E3 RT or an alternative) spares you from using a flash cord.
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by Sandy R-B on Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:31 pm
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Lighting looks great to me - great angle on this critter, nice colours, and interesting BG.
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by Matthew Pugh on Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:33 am
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Hi

A lovely image - personally I think off camera flash gives a better overall look/options; one thing to bear in mind it that as subject size decreases the light source (flashlight) increases effectively; hence in macro terms even a small flash unit can become a large light source, rather than a harsh small point of light.

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by MalcolmBenn on Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:16 am
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Tom Whelan wrote:Beautiful subject and image with fine flash lighting.
Diffused flash off camera is the best type of light source for this situation - I've used a softbox mounted on the flash.
Handholding the flash gives you more flexibility in picking the angle of light, especially with a tripod mounted camera.
You can use a flash bracket if you handholding the camera, easier to hold flash and camera, but less flexible for aiming the flash.
A flash controller (such as the ST-E3 RT or an alternative) spares you from using a flash cord.
Thanks Tom, as I said macro is very new to me primarily because of the lighting issues.  I've never felt comfortable with my use and understanding of flash ... I hate shadows.  I agree with your comments on flash bracket versus hand holding but both feel very cumbersome at times.  do you have any comments on ring flashes? 
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by MalcolmBenn on Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:18 am
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Sandy R wrote:Lighting looks great to me - great angle on this critter, nice colours, and interesting BG.
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Thanks Sandy .. I think tree frogs are a fantastic subject.
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by MalcolmBenn on Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:21 am
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Matthew Pugh wrote:Hi

A lovely image - personally I think off camera flash gives a better overall look/options; one thing to bear in mind it that as subject size decreases the light source (flashlight) increases effectively; hence in macro terms even a small flash unit can become a large light source, rather than a harsh small point of light.

All the best
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Thanks Mathew, I can see I need to spend a bunch of time increasing my skill and understanding of flash ... any thoughts on ring flash?
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