Shadows

Another challenge that photographers often face when taking photos of moths is dealing with unwanted shadows. Shadows can disrupt the image, hide important details, and make it difficult to see the subject. To remove or reduce these shadows, there are several techniques that can be used. For example, you can adjust the angle of the camera and flash, use a reflector to bounce light back onto the subject, or use editing software to remove the shadows post-capture. Additionally, shooting in natural light or using a softbox to diffuse the flash can help reduce the amount of shadow in your images. By carefully managing the lighting and taking the time to understand the effects of shadows, you'll be able to create images that are sharp, clear, and free of unwanted distractions.

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   Hand Me A Tissue

   Sun 07^th Mar 2021 by Marek

   Things are always a bit quiet on the ‘mothing’ front at this time of the ...

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   Another Look at Shadows

   Sun 05^th Jan 2020 by Marek

   I have now almost completed the backlog of images from last year...

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   Shadows and Reflections revisited

   Sun 28^th Oct 2018 by Marek

   Following on from a previous post entitled ‘Lessons from Ireland’ where I had stuck feet on a pie...

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   Shadows

   Wed 04^th Apr 2018 by Marek

   It was from the onset of my decision to pictorially record moths that it would be carried out on...