Notice the diffused lighting on this mossy tree frog from Vietnam. I used a ring flash for the exposure because when the flash is placed within a few inches of a subject, the lighting simulates the softened lighting coming from an overcast sky. The key is proximity: If the ring flash is used a couple of feet from the subject, it approaches a point source of light and therefore appears more harsh. In my opinion, soft light is the ideal type of illumination for macro subjects. This is one of the species of frogs I include in my frog and reptile workshop. The next workshop in St. Louis is June 25, 26 (click HERE for more info).
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