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Two more cream splashes from the same shoot, captured using the parameters listed on page 255

Workshop 40

Dark Field Martini Splash

▸ Using a cross-beam sensor

▸ Capturing a splash using dark field lighting

Dark field lighting is perfect for capturing objects made of glass or other highly reflective materials. The technique uses light from the side that grazes the surface of the object and produces an aesthetically pleasing look. This workshop combines dark field lighting techniques with splashes.

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