How to take photos of ice sculptures?

7 years 4 months ago #511254 by Cory J
I was trying to photograph ice sculptures last night and the images look flat.  Not to mention it's tough to get any of the detail showing.  

Do you have any tips on how to show detail when photographing ice sculptures?  


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7 years 4 months ago #511256 by effron
You might get help by posting an example, with exif....

Why so serious?
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7 years 4 months ago #511264 by Cory J
I hope to be heading back this weekend.  I didn't like any my shots so like any other shot that doesn't do anything for me, I deleted them.  As I see it, nothing but waste of valuable space on my computers hard drive that is nearly full already.  

I'm hoping someone here has photographed ice sculptures, so the shots I share are share worthy!  :)

Thanks for offering though.  


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7 years 4 months ago - 7 years 4 months ago #511358 by effron
Here is a thread on the subject, some tips and links....
www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3369352

and......


Why so serious?
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7 years 4 months ago #511393 by Otto F
Where are you positioning your flashes?


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