Using a single strobe - creative examples - post yours

mrrod2001 wrote in post #8215192
"does this count as a single light? i had two speedlites on a monopod held up high by a VAL, both at full pwr"

VAL=????

This is going to be a fun one. Let's add another dimension.

If we put an umbrella in front of the 2 would it then count as one and when does the proximity of 2 count as one light source?

In my opinion, if flashes are grouped or clustered as the main light source then I think of that as one source even though it's more than one light. I think that if there were main and fill or main and hair light then it wouldn't be considered one light source.

That's how I see it. Others may disagree.

I tend to agree. The beauty about speedlites is their size, their downfall their power. Group them together and it's still one lightsource. i've done it a few times when I've needed the power brought up or recycling time brought down.

Gatorboy wrote in post #8212189
Single = 1 ... Two speedlites do not count

Hmm, I might let this one go as they are both on the same monopod, so they are acting together as one more powerful speedlight.

The title is saying single strobe, not single light source, i can use 2 strobes in one umbrella or one softbox, so it will be one light source but two strobes, so this thread title should be changed to be ".... a single light source".

I'll disagree as the title is vague enough that it does not specify a maximum w/s; could be a speedlight, could be an 800w/s monolight.
If you need to put 2 together to get the power you need, then one grouped source is close enough to the point of the thread, which is not using multiple light sources for fill, hair, background, etc.

aghh.. i came here to learn about lighting and a Hockey game broke out.. aggh..

LOL..

phamster

ummmm yea .... big deal, its not like this is a contest. I like the shoot

My first attempt on myself using a 430ex thru photoflex small softbox

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not bad for the first attempt..
i think the bottom is too harsh.. i sure you agree..

but it is a start

phamster

Thanks. I thought so too...
here's one of the family from today.

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Here is a couple from today,430EX camera right shot through a 32in umbrulla

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Two from me.

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elysium wrote in post #8227454
Two from me.

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Trying a shot with my iPod headphones

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white on white.. tricky.. kudos to you !!

cookey wrote in post #8226131
Here is a couple from today,430EX camera right shot through a 32in umbrulla

such a simple set up and nice results.. !

phamster