This is one I did. How does it look?
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That is the type of photo want to get as good as. A nightime flashgun shot showing flowers lit from a different way
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you are so right it is not the best and I am the first to admit it. Any first attempt shows up what is wrong with a photo but something that can be improved with experience.
The problem I had was although the the set up was ok the camera took time to adjust to the darker time of day, then when focused using the flashes I think may have altered the setting a bit. Next time locking down the settings by using manual mode against Aperture mode might well be the way to go.
One learns by ones mistakes
I think we all make mistakes.
OK hereâs the secret:
Panasonic GX80
Lens Lumix 12-60mm
Focal Length 12mm (24 equiv.)
Exposure Time 0.00625sec (1/160)
Exposure Programme Shutter Priority
F Number f./14
ISO 200
Exposure Bias EV-2 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Essential.
No artificial light required. It was taken where sunlight meets shadow. No Highlight /Shadow adjustment in post.
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I took mine when it was dark outside creating a different problem. So used flashguns instead
Was going to have another go just now but there is light drizzle coming down so didnât want to get everything wet
An indoor photo taken in the dark with a flash. Thought it came out quite wellâŠ
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Excellent!
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A beautiful photo of the orchid, MartâŠ.
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Nice to see a another member doing the same type of photography
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I donât think anybody disagrees with that but surely it would be useful to see the results of these experiments, the way it is used in practice by showing the resulting photos rather than just photos of the equipment itself? That is, how does it enhance your hobby?
Thatâs all I am asking - how do you actually intend to use these expensive pieces of equipment that you have bought? and what are the results?
We donât want a picture of your hammer but rather what you built with it. I donât understand your reluctance
Bruce How many times do I have to tell you I only have just got the flash transmitter two days ago and not had a chance to try it out properly at night. When I do and the weather is better I will post some after I have taken any. In the meantime why not go and photograph some kangaroos for something else to do
Bruce good attempt, maybe able to see it better if you used a flash gun to light up the animal more.
Little tip I would suggest using a cone on the flashgun to direct the flash beam more directly
I was playing âSpot the rooâ on the first photo. 
I think flowers are better photographed closer if itâs dark, especially if they are a darker flower. The stalks are not quite so interesting. Probably not good using flash on a pure white flower though. It would probably just white out the whole bloom.
Iâm not sure that photographing flowers at night is a particularly good subject for a photo but it is perhaps an interesting technical exercise for the keen photographer. I think the best night time photos are those taken of buildings or at least something that provides its own contrast between light and dark. Maybe using a flash but mostly not.
Thatâs a rabbit.
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It could be a rabbit but gives the impression of being a very big one, capable of giving a nasty punch.
I hate that wabbit!!
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You wait until you see the size of our squirrels.
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