Opinions Please! Testing Light Tent!

Hi guys,
I did a DIY light tent and was fiddling with lighting positions. I'd appreciate some advice on how to get the best lighting possible.

Normal BP
2 day time bulbs on each side of the tent:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/aznw1f/Normal.jpg

Pastel BP
1 day time bulb from above the tent for some shadow contrast:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/aznw1f/pastel.jpg

Pinstripe BP
Same setting as the Pastel:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/aznw1f/pin2.jpg

Albino BP
2 day time bulbs w/ crazy positioning in front of the tent
(not sure why the shadows are blue???)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/aznw1f/Albino.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...1f/albino2.jpg

Thanks for looking! :)

I think the first picture looks great but all the snakes look beautiful

I think the first one is best. I personally found that I had to buy a third light to get really good results, and then the camera setting make a huge difference, too.

on the second albino pic, look at the cloaca, what is up with that? oooh and i like them all! nice collection

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Originally Posted by python_addict

I think the first picture looks great but all the snakes look beautiful

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Thank you so much! :)

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Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion

I think the first one is best. I personally found that I had to buy a third light to get really good results, and then the camera setting make a huge difference, too.

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So do you put your lights on both sides and the top of your tent? I think I'll try that next.

What settings do you use on your camera? I have a Nikon SLR and I found that Auto and Macro gave me the best shots. And I'm not the best at adjusting settings.

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Originally Posted by Jasonx

on the second albino pic, look at the cloaca, what is up with that? oooh and i like them all! nice collection

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Thanks a lot! The odd thing near the Albino's vent is the shadow of one of his spurs. haha

Great pics! The first one looks best.

You should learn to shoot in Manual (M)..Do some Google searches on it and then play around with your settings until you find what works best with your light setup...

I have my lights on the top and sides.

I like the first one the best it looks the sharpest

same for me the 1st one is the best looking. Try adding 1 more bulb on the top maybe...?

I no NOTHING about cameras, photography or anything of the like. I like the first pic the best in terms of contrast, sharpness and overall quality. Regardless, you have some incredible animals and the pics are all pretty cool regardless of the photographic "quality". Thanks for sharing!

First one is the best as far as lighting. All the shots are good and your snakes are goodlooking models :)