nightflowering Conophytum

[kvb]

I am a bit proud on this picture

Conophytum obcordellum "declinatum" Soutpan. Exposure time was 23 seconds

Hope you like it


Chris

[rodsmith]

You're right to be proud. It's a lovely picture. With such a long exposure you must have used a tripod - and can we assume no flash?

[kvb]

F18 23 seconds, a tripod, on the table in my house with artificial light from the standard light bulbs. If I want to do this on a regular basis I need a 5000 Kelvin lamp.
Thanks for the compliment.

Chris

[Keith H]

F18 23 seconds, a tripod, on the table in my house with artificial light from the standard light bulbs. If I want to do this on a regular basis I need a 5000 Kelvin lamp.
Thanks for the compliment.

Chris

Another advantage of digital cameras, use a grey or white card and set the white balance for the light in use, but agreed more light would be useful.

[iann]

Have a sniff while the camera is doing its work

I don't like the results of using flash for these closeups. Simple camera mounted flash produces unattractive results with parts of the subject underlit and parts blown out. Separately-mounted lighting is needed. Or a very long exposure!

[iann]

I cheated and snuck in a picture before these closed up for the day. They smell, but not especially pleasant.

[BrianMc]

I don't like the results of using flash for these closeups. Simple camera mounted flash produces unattractive results with parts of the subject underlit and parts blown out. Separately-mounted lighting is needed. Or a very long exposure!

A separately mounted flash is ideal!

[kvb]

I agree with Ian that flash does not please my eyes even with multiple flash. What I am going to try next is forcing them open by putting them in a dark room earlier and make the picture later in natural light.

Chris

[kvb]

And here is the result in late afternoon sunlight:

Chris

[ChrisR]

Not convinced that's Conophytum obcordellum "declinatum" Soutpan. It looks more like a stenandrum form to me. Where was your source?