My subject was a couple of Jacaranda trees in bloom at this time of year. If you know them, they are covered in a purple flower.
So ... how to expose for a shot that is pretty much straight up ? You are seeking a photo of a tree in flower against a blue sky. There is a breeze to guarantee movement to some extent. You have a Ries as it is the only tripod I own that will tilt to the vertical and allow me to fiddle with the camera. The flowers are about 3 to 4 metres away above. You use a Sekonic flash meter. The ground around you that will reflect light is a mixture of asphalt and grass (I was in a park on the edge of a road)
Any suggestions of a book dedicated to explaining how to expose in unusual circumstances would also be appreciated...
Cheers.
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