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On-camera flash is used here to bring out the detail in the dark skin of these delightful Masai people. Nikon D4, 34mm, ISO 400, f/6.3, 1/1600 with HSS, Shutter Priority, Cloudy WB, +3 FEC.

 

 

 

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Electronic flash is an extremely useful tool that all photographers should use frequently to improve the light in their images. Unfortunately, flash is underutilized by most photographers and not used at all by many others. Most maintain that they see no need to use flash or declare that flash produces ugly light. Stating there is no need for flash is like saying there is no need for good light. We agree flash does produce ...

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