I like how the roots fade as they move away from the bulb Susan! What the bulb needs is a highlight and a range of toning to convey the bulb’s form. A subject is going to read as being flat without them. If you are right handed the standard to follow is your light source would be coming over your left shoulder at a 45 degree angle. If you are left handed the light source comes from the right. There are many examples in Wendy’s books and videos to use as reference.
I like how the roots fade as they move away from the bulb Susan! What the bulb needs is a highlight and a range of toning to convey the bulb’s form. A subject is going to read as being flat without them. If you are right handed the standard to follow is your light source would be coming over your left shoulder at a 45 degree angle. If you are left handed the light source comes from the right. There are many examples in Wendy’s books and videos to use as reference.
Thanks Doug, I will add an highlight.