Just a Kiss

[dormick]

I need some advice as to how to elimate the shadow. I had a Nikon speedlight SB 600 flash attached to my D 70.

Exif info
80mm
F/4.2
1/60 sec
ISO-200

[Klaidas]

I guess you didn't bounce the flash form, for example, ceiling or a wall, but used direct flash instead. That's what caused the shadow.

[dormick]

I ave not used the flash much. Thanks good advice I will try this.

[oldwolf]

bounce the flash or use a diffuser on it would be my only suggestion.

if it was a staged shot then i'd tell the groom to move his thumb down a bit. otherwise i like the composition.

[PhotoNewt]

Nice composition overall. As others stated this is caused by the direct flash used. Since you have an off-camera flash unit you have several choices. One is to attach a diffuser such as the Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce or to use the swivel function of your flash unit and point the flash straight up if you have a white ceiling less than 10 feet from which to bounce the light.

You can also get a flash backet for your camera to get the flash away from the center and give a slight directional light. Better yet, hold the flash with your hand to either side and slightly above your subjects eye level for more directional and flattering lighting.

[lissykeeper]

Here is a great sight for reading about bounce flash and more. It also has fabulous pictures. http://planetneil.com/tangents/flash...ouncing-flash/

[dormick]

Thanks for the advice. Some great points for me to try.