P.Dieter 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2011 This is how I light for just a quick snap but maintain quality light. For just a feathered fly the bare daylight lamp is fine but an epoxy/foil popper needs a paper towel loosely rolled around the light to diffuse it more and broaden the source. Stack a couple fly boxes under the vise and grab a little piece of wrinkled up foil for a fill light from below. And just prop up a piece of colored paper for an even background. Results in nice even light, no flash. Crank up the iso on the camera to 400 or more as a little extra noise won't hurt a shot compressed down for the web. (just make sure it's in focus...look for the little "flower" on your controls) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lykos33 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 An honest thank you to you...hoping to start doing a little better photos, which may force me to improve my actual tying.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowpoke 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 Thank You.I'll do this trick tomorrow. All the Best,Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notenuftoys 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2011 Thank you! I never thought about putting foil underneath the fly. I've always had a problem with not enough light coverage. I'll try the foil trick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
52 flyfisherman 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2011 Great information on setting up the light and foil under the fly. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
