SOURCES OF LIGHT
Learn how artificial light can widen the range of possibilities in nature.
For some nature photographers, especially if they wish to show nature as it is, the use of artificial light can be a big no-no, but the truth is that many situations are difficult or even impossible to capture without artificial light.
Mirrors
Mirrors help to accentuate silhouettes, change the angle of light, and even fortify the intensity of ambient light, which helps reduce unwanted shadows. In a studio a fill flash would do the trick, but it is less useful in field conditions because it tends to scare off animals. Using mirrors can be challenging even in familiar settings because of the earth’s rotation, which causes the direction of light ...
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