I agree. There are plenty of ways to make flash lighting diffuse, but it's not
needed for a job like this where perfectly flat lighting is ideal and shutter
speed isn't a factor.
Paul
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From: Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Bob Shell wrote:
> >
> > On Feb 5, 2006, at 11:13 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
> >
> > > Yes, don't even think about using flash. You'll have a white spot
> > > in the middle of a painting.
> > > Paul
> >
> > You can use flash in a pinch if the room has a white ceiling. Bounce
> > the flash off the ceiling and it will resemble diffuse sunlight.
> >
> > Bob
>
> I belong to the society for prevention of flash photography
> - only to
> be used in extreme circumstances :)
>
> ann "available light" san
>