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Shooting from the back of the cave behind Scott Falls through the waterfalls to the autumn color offers an unusual view. Barb fired two Nikon SB-800 Speedlights to light the top of the cave. The two flashes were necessary because Barb needed f/22 for more depth of field. Nikon D300, 18mm, ISO 200, f/22, one second, Cloudy WB, manual ambient and flash exposure.

9Balanced flash

 

The difference between the main flash and fill flash was discussed in previous chapters. Because that difference is so critical, a reflection is in order. Using fill flash, ambient light is the primary light source whereas flash is secondary. Using main flash, the ...

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