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Old December 15th 08, 12:48 AM posted to rec.photo.digital
Tony Cooper
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Default Fixing too much flash

On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:11:15 -0500, ASAAR wrote:

On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:29:54 GMT, Wes Gray wrote:

It seems like I should do something to reduce the glare of the flash.
I played around with brightness and contrast, and was having a hard time
telling if I was making things better or worse. If this was your photo,
what would you do with it?


While you might be able to handle the glare in PP, it's much
better to avoid creating the problem from the start. Learning how
to get better lighting will not only minimize or eliminate the
glare, it will also eliminate most of the harsh shadows, which some
might consider to be worse than the glare. Cute pic, though.


Why not reply with a post that is actually informative and helpful?

If you feel the lighting is not good, then explain how the lighting
could have been done better. Soft box? Diffuser over the flash?
Bounce light? Some external lights so the rear of the image is
illuminated? If you know what you're talking about, talk about it.

In the meantime, the poster has an image that he likes but the image
has something about it that he feels can be improved. Can you offer a
suggestion about how to go about it? You've mentioned "PP", which I
guess is Paintshop Pro. The OP didn't mention having it, but if
you're an expert with PP, then offer a method of correction.







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Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida