60 spoRts photogRaphy: FRom snapshots to gReat shots
stRobes
Strobes provide that necessary flash of light when you need it most. One of my favor-
ite ways to use strobes is in combination with natural—or ambient—light. Without
a strobe, the subject in Figure 4.5 would have been in silhouette. But by introducing
light, I was able to draw him out of the background while still including it.tip
When you’re shooting backlit, you can fashion a longer lens hood from cardboard, attach-
ing it to your normal lens hood with gaffer tape or strong rubber bands. This will help
eliminate lens flare.FIgURe 4.
Placing the sunset
in the background
gives viewers more
information and
adds an interest-
ing element to
the photo.
Nikon D
ISO 100
1/250 sec
f/
27mm lens