Angel

[Luftschiff]

My Experiment with DoF on some Christmas decoration..

[wulf]

I like the overall composition but think the angel, as the main subject, is a bit dark round the face (given the stronger lighting on its hair and side). Something reflective, like a mirror, positioned out of shot on the right might throw enough light back from the window to brighten it without overdoing things.

Wulf

[FocalFrenzy]

I like the shot, but agree with Wulf about using reflected light to improve the overall appearance. I'm pretty financially imbarrassed at the time (being between jobs), so I used a $1.00 umbrella purchased from a yard sale, and a $0.97 can of flat white spraypaint to make my reflector. I've only used it a couple of times, but it has really helped. BTW, your DOF is spot on.

[Luftschiff]

Thanks for the advice.
I dont really have a lot of money either atm (just bought the camera, a crumpler bag and the made camera armor for it^^ ) so I'll probably try the umbrella reflector too

[mfmarsphoto]

I actually like the lighting you have, more dramatic, but a piece of Foam core from the office store or even poster board work well also.

Check out this site for some more DIY ideas

http://www.studiolighting.net/studio-lighting-cheap/

[Manila_Joe]

Originally Posted by Luftschiff

Thanks for the advice.
I dont really have a lot of money either atm (just bought the camera, a crumpler bag and the made camera armor for it^^ ) so I'll probably try the umbrella reflector too

A little off topic, but I'd like to say that you made a great choice of bag. I jsut bought a crumpler (the Customary Barge) and it is the best bag that I've ever owned. It's good for both my camera and laptop.

[FocalFrenzy]

mfmarsphoto,
Thanks for the link. I'm always on the look out for inexpensive gear. If you build it yourself, you'll know how it works and what to expect.

[Luftschiff]

Also wanted to thank mfmarsphoto for the Link... I'm a big Fan of DIY ^^