Quote Originally Posted by Harold_4074 View Post
Why not just use window light?

Not to speak for the original poster, but to possibly help any beginner in this genre:

Window light is wonderful, properly handled, but it has the huge disadvantage of not remaining constant.
Hi Harold,

It depends. If you're making a very long exposure (as for a close up) the variance of the light can be proportionally minimal. It's also possible to diffuse (and therefore reduce) the light by taping tracing paper on the window, for example.