New Image of the Mansion at the Huntington
Uploaded: July 03, 2008
Made with Norman 900 Series lights, 4 heads and two power packs. Without the strobes the outside and inside wouldn't match so well.
Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/10 seconds, ISO: 160, FocalLength: 14.00 mm, Model: Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n
Sherry McClead November 14, 2008
John you are a light master... great job!Sherrybear :} #1035266
John H. Siskin November 14, 2008
Hi Sherry,I set up two power packs with about 3500 watt seconds for this shot. Two lights were just behind the camera, and on the left and right sides, additional lighting was at the far end of the hallway. The key here is to work with the daylight to open up the hallway, which would otherwise be too dark. Strobes are perfect for this kind of lighting, they have a color that matches daylight, and it is easy to manipulate them to balance the power of the strobe to the existing light. There was another photographer working in this site at the same time. He was using large banks of fluorescent tubes. I saw some of the work, his depth of field was to small for a museum shot and his color wasn’t as even as it should be. Strobes, preferably big ones, are really the best friend a photographer can have.
Thanks, #6754961
Laura E. Swan November 15, 2008
This image so much reminds me of something we would see in the Architectural Digest! You attained what you were shooting for no doubt, John. Wonderful job! -Laura #6760553John H. Siskin November 17, 2008
Hi Laura,Laura E. Swan November 17, 2008
That's wonderful John! That WOULD be a thrill!!! You work hard and are very knowledgeable and careful. You deserve it! :) -Laura #6767614John H. Siskin November 17, 2008
Hi Laura,Laura E. Swan November 17, 2008
Did Christine Duncan send this to you yet, John? I think you will be very proud of her. She loves controlled lighting as you do, and all other types. One of her three books does focus on it. Come see! :)* * *
-- check out my new books at Blurb:
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/301265/3e7ce409f558f7d33875f2c959841a55
Thank you,
Christine Duncan #6767739
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