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23-APR-2016 Paul Milholland

Top left is indirectly backlit by window light. Top right is window light plus fill-light from below.
Lower left is window light plus 45-degree fill-light from below. Lower right is window light plus 45-degree fill-light from above.

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Jack Hoying26-Apr-2016 01:12
A good study! The purple flowers look best to me in the first image, but the red looks best in either of the lower photos.
John Shen Photography25-Apr-2016 01:30
They are all slightly different, but they are all very lovely! :)
momad3004424-Apr-2016 22:11
I'm a fan of the lower left as well...
Pauline24-Apr-2016 07:17
Stunning Paul and than you for the explanation as to the the lighting on these. As always your information is so helpful.
v c bacon24-Apr-2016 02:42
Beautiful bouquet of flowers, Paul, but the one on the lower left stands out best to me
Steve Thuman24-Apr-2016 01:40
I like lower Left best I think. Best flower light and detail. But I do like the background on upper right. Makes the flowers stand out.
Greg W24-Apr-2016 01:12
Hey Paul, I find the lower left a tad better, cuz the front dasie has just bit more light on it for detail in the center. But, no matter which one someone chooses it looks another 3 times better ... ha!
parrothouse24-Apr-2016 00:14
The top right image looks to have the most natural looking background / overall lighting however without knowing what the white balance accuracy is makes it almost impossible to tell. In addition that frame has some shadow that does reduce the detail contrast somewhat. I suspect that frame would benefit from some shadow and highlights adjustment and render the best overall image.
Ruth Voorhis23-Apr-2016 23:57
The lower left bouquet looks more clearly detailed on my monitor than the others...and very lovely. Interesting demo of lighting effects, Paul.
Bea.23-Apr-2016 23:31
A beautiful bouquet of flowers, nice to see what can be achieved with different lighting.
fotabug23-Apr-2016 23:31
Excellent demonstration of lighting, Paul! The one in the lower left first caught my eye. They all have element that are good. To me, the bottom two are preferable! I am impressed with your teaching skill. V