[Don Hoey]

Attatched are images that show the effect of flash.

Notice how the shadows start hard on direct flash though to soft on diffused.

The pictures were taken in overcast conditions in my lean to. This was to show the effect on shadows to the best without too much influence from natural sunlight.

Flash exposure was TTL to not introduce any complications at this stage.

In the behind the scenes image you can see the set up. This type of photography is often referred to as Table Top photography. Ideal for any still life.

If you only have a compact camera you can still do Table Top using a 'slave' and remote flash. The power of the remote flash can be controlled by moving it closer to, or further away, or adding sheets of kithen toweling over the flash as this absorbs light.

Any number of flash units can be used, but balancing the light becomes more complicated the more units you use.

Don