http://www.digitalcameraworld.com FEBRUARY 2022 DIGITAL CAMERA^53PAPER CURLS
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Carefully curl up several
sheets of coloured paper into
a loop, then clamp them in place
with a peg or paperclip. Arrange
them so there is a gap between
each sheet, and frame-up on a
tripod. Switch the lights off and
shine your torch through the
back of the paper, then start
your exposure to capture
brilliant abstract images.WATCH COGS
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Timepieces like watches or
the movement of this old
pocket watch have a staggering
amount of detail that can be
brought to life with a close-up
shot. A macro lens helps you
get closer to reveal the detail
better. Simple lighting from a
torch coming from above at a
45º angle is all that’s required
to create dramatic lighting.Dan MoldTHREE TOP TIPS FOR A
SIMPLE STILL-LIFE SETUPAll you need to cast a brilliant loveheart-shaped shadow
on your favourite book is a ring and a basic hand torch,
as well as your DSLR or mirrorless camera and a tripod.
Here are some extra tips that will help you nail this
still-life setup in no time at all!USE LIVE VIEW TO CHECK YOUR FOCUS
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Go into Live View and zoom in on the rear screen
to see the ring in detail. Now go into Manual Focus
mode, and set the focus by turning the focusing ring
on your lens until the ring is pin-sharp.WATCH OUT FOR BRIGHT HOTSPOTS
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Try to avoid overexposed areas (‘hotspots’) in the
frame. To get an evenly lit scene, experiment with
the angle of the torch, its power, how close it is to
your subject, and your exposure settings.LIGHT UP YOUR SUBJECT
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A simple hand torch is all that’s required to cast a
loveheart shadow on your book. We used a MagLite,
which has a feature enabling you to change the focus
of the light for a more focused or wider spread of light.QUICK STILL-LIFE IDEAS
f /4 1/500secISO
800FRESH PHOTO IDEAS FOR 2022