High Key - Low Key

[solent]

I neraly put this in the Which & Why group, but this forum seems like it needs some more posts as the moment.

I wanted to experiment with high key lighting, so I set up the first picture with my macro flashlight plus a speedlite to blow the background. I'm not sure it worked so I tried again with just the macro lite and a black background. Any preferences?

The plant is a Torenia, used as a trailing plant in hanging baskets. I'd never noticed before how scary it looks close up - especially as it reminds me of a trifid.

[Jim Peters]

I Really Like the Black Background.Looking At all That Vibrant Contrast On The White Bkg Is Like Someone Aiming A Flashlite Right In Your Face.
Good Job On The Black Bkg!
JP

[NBK7]

I would also vote for the black background - Nice Job

[JKlebPhoto]

Black background.

Have you tried backlighting it? Flashlight with a home made snoot to give a luminus punch to the petals.

[solent]

Originally Posted by Jim Peters

Good Job On The Black Bkg!

Thanks Jim, I did a little curves adjustment to get everything solid black.

[solent]

Originally Posted by JKlebPhoto

Have you tried backlighting it? Flashlight with a home made snoot to give a luminus punch to the petals.

Interesting suggestion, I will have to try it.