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Old 01-04-2010, 08:13 AM   #4
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Default Re: Cigar Photography

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Originally Posted by troutbreath View Post
Have been playing around with a Do-It-Yourself light box at home.

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Originally Posted by Namerifrats View Post
Not bad, but I would use a low flash setting (if you have a flash that is adjustable) to add some "fill light" and get rid of the shadow.
Shadows are not always the enemy.
In this shot, I think his light box did an awesome job of illumination while creating some emphasis with the slight shadow cast by the cigar coffin.
I think it looks striking to see the slight shadow on the front, showing you backlit more, than the conventional shadow to the back when front lighting. It looks more to me as a mirror reflection than a shadow.
Nice job indeed with this photo.
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