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Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween is a tradition
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Halloween more than a Jack-O-Lantern glowing on
a dark night? You'll find history, carving tips
and much more here.
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PHOTOGRAPHING
YOUR JACK-O-LANTERN
The
light used to illuminate the outside of the pumpkin and that
of the candles inside is actually a delicate balance.
Ideally, your photographs will want is to capture the
candles glow from within the pumpkin, but still be able to
see the outside of the pumpkin it's self.
If you use a flash, you'll
over light the surface of the pumpkin and drown out the light from the candles inside.
First off, turn the flash on your camera off, you don't want it. To help avoid the light
inside the pumpkin from being to faint, we use two or even three candles.
The best bet is to do one of two
things.
The best technique is to take
your pictures around dusk, before it becomes totally dark. Be sure to use a fast film, ISO
400 or faster is best.
Wait until dark, illuminate the
outside of the pumpkin with in-direct artificial light, i.e. a lamp or
flashlight, and light the candle(s) inside the pumpkin.
For more information on
photographing your jack-o-lanterns and Halloween fun, go to
Halloween Photography.com.
The
light used to illuminate the outside of the pumpkin and that
of the candles inside is actually a delicate balance.
Ideally, your photographs will want is to capture the
candles glow from within the pumpkin, but still be able to
see the outside of the pumpkin it's self.