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Frank P. Luongo
 

Macro Flower Shots


I am interested in close up floral shots. I plan on purchasing either the Nikon 60mm f/2.8 macro or the 105mm version. My question is: How do I get a black background with a macro shot of a beautiful lone flower? I read that you can use a flash or underexpose your image by one stop below metered reading. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks very much.


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July 21, 2004

 

Bob Cammarata
  You can either use flash (set at a distance to illuminate only the flower), or use natural light and prop up a piece of black foam-core or poster board behind the flower. I would personally opt for the latter ... and shoot outdoors on a cloudy day.


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July 21, 2004

 

Steve McCroskey
 
 
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Hi Frank! I usually use the flash to create a black background, as Bob previously mentioned!! I have not experimented with anything else yet.


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