Just wanted to post an update about using the single PLM for show formals. On March 12, I shot the Gulfstream Rottweiler Club's Specialty in West Palm Beach. I had asked for specific space for formals but, of course, the OP for the weekend shows got that space and I had to improvise. So, close to the ring, there were these exit doors -- four sets across a 20 foot alcove. Only one set was operational so I set up my backdrop against the others and ran my power cord under a table setup to my shooting location about 10 feet from the subject. That gave me enough room for one strobe set high and protected by 3 chairs. And, that's where I shot the formals. Thankfully nobody tripped over the wire and nobody walked their dog through the light stand. And the light provided a kind of spotlight effect for the shots which I kinda like. The falloff in the upper corners is like a mild vignetting effect and not altogether unpleasant. And the light definitely focuses on the dog.



This is the Best In Veteran Sweepstakes photo of Ch Highlander's Heika's Adventure. She is 10 years old and is Sundance's grandmother on his dad's side. So, thought I'd share what the single light provides in a situation where the dog is on the floor and there are 4 people in the photo.

Jim