Beyond Phototips

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Mar 21, 2007

Tiny Tips 3 – Study reflected light!

by John Sudhakar

Remember that when light strikes a surface it gets reflected; diffused; refracted or absorbed.

Light reflects off shiny areas off faces, mirrors, glass panes and all other shiny surfaces causing burnt out areas in the highlights and unwanted reflections of light from flash bulbs and other light sources. So, while taking photographs look for unplanned reflections and do your best to avoid them!

Happy shooting!

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