Picture A

In this shot the subject was backlit, so the overall background tone is much brighter than the subject, and the camera tends to underexpose the subject. That's why considerable exposure compensation toward the plus side, and using a reflector, are essential with this type of lighting. Note: The close-up is boldly cropped on both sides of the plate to make the image more compelling and easier to use in your recipe book.

Taken with the Canon EOS 50D and Tamron SP AF60mm F/2 Di II MACRO 1:1 (Model G005). Aperture priority AE (f/4, 1/30 sec), +1.5exposure compensation, ISO200, WB: AWB.

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