Photographing candle(s)

[CanonFodder]

Hi all

Does anyone have any tips (not sure if this is posted elsewhere) on photographing a candle (lit)? I wondered how to get a great amount of detail in the flame without over exposing the shot?

Is it as easy as picking a quick shutter speed and large aperture?

 

[ryanyboy]

Aim for lots of under exposure. That'll help you hold the detail in the highlights.

 

[petersmart]

Don't know if these are the kind of thing you're thinking of:

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Large size:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4445732965_d744543674_o.jpg

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Large size:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4445733411_2276d86e93_o.jpg

Both were taken with a Canon 100mm Macro and a 450D.

Can't quite remember the exposure, I took a few shots then selected the best.

 

[On the Huh]

This little video may help.
http://www.learnmyshot.com/How-to-Photograph-Fire

 

[Bob]

This little video may help.
http://www.learnmyshot.com/How-to-Photograph-Fire

very good and explained in a simple to understand manner Will be looking up for more of these from him
Bob

 

[Anorakus]

Using a macro.. you'd have to be careful not to get too close and melt the lens

A.

 

[DrRusty]

I took this as I liked the projection of the light through the dish.

exif shows a slow shutter 1/8 with -1/3 EV.