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  1. 06-03-2008, 07:42 AM #1
    TDN169
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    'Shafts' of Light?

    Has anyone here ever got a decent photo of shafts of light coming through clouds or the windows of a building? I've tried but it never comes out right.
    I figured you might need a really dusty room, or a day with a high pollen/pollution count to get it. Any advice?
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  2. 06-03-2008, 10:54 AM #2
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    When you are outside build a very small smoky fire. That creates very nice illuminated beams through the trees.
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  3. 06-03-2008, 02:32 PM #3
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    I assume the sun has to be at about 45 degrees- not evening, early morning or night.

    Is there any way to get streams of light from clouds- any filters, lens coatings etc.?
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  4. 06-03-2008, 05:55 PM #4
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    Smoke, fog, dust, whatever...should be backlit for best effect.
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  5. 06-03-2008, 06:06 PM #5
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    Try squirting an aerosol into the room - something with largeish molecules.
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  6. 06-03-2008, 06:13 PM #6
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    You could try light filtered through window blinds; nice effect for some subjects.
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  7. 06-03-2008, 06:16 PM #7
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    Shafts of light ...

    I have had some nice effects using window blinds at varying degrees of light.

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  8. 06-03-2008, 06:19 PM #8
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    Sorry for duplication; do not get "quick reply" confirmation from Moz!illa
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  9. 06-21-2008, 06:33 AM #9
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    How about this ??? This was taken in India...I see similar scenes in Michigan a lot...Unfortunately I don't have my camera around at those times....

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  10. 06-22-2008, 03:40 AM #10
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    That's pretty good. I found this vid- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Wh8OtJ1JU look at the first 1.5 seconds for a great effect.
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