What’s the best way to set up for studio portraits with two speed lights? I’m looking to do some portraits that can be best described as “school picture day.” The quality I’m looking for is better-than-a-phone. I have a tripod, crop sensor Canon DSLR with a 17-55 f/2.8 and two speedlights, a 470 EX-AI and a Godox TT685IIc. The Godox speedlight is connected to a trigger on my camera hot shoe and the the 470 EX-AI is on…

Added some lights and a tree to our bedroo submitted by /u/Miserable_Section139

Southern lights (Stewart island) Hi, I’m planning my birthday trip in June 2025. I am currently researching about southern lights and am interested in visiting Stewart island. My questions are, 1) how long do people usually stay in the island 2) what is the probability of seeing the lights in that month 3) what to bring to the trip 4) does it snow in June 5) what activities ar…

How to set up lights like this? submitted by /u/sng94

Nanoleaf’s Outdoor String Lights Are Smart Looking (and Also Smart) Well-made, smart string lights bring color to your outdoor space.

Opinion needed on Reykjavik Northern lights (Urgent)! I am planning a few cities in Northern Europe starting from April 4 – April 21. With the news of it being the brightest in this year and next year, I am reconsidering my plans. How is Reykjavik in early April? Is it too optimistic of me to expect a sighting? Is it worth losing a couple of days in my favourite cities (Amsterdam and Berlin)? If it…

Pendant lights – too dark? Hi! I am considering replacing these hall lights (see photos) with modern pendants. I was given 2 of these Bolia orbs as a gift: https://www.bolia.com/en/products/20-116-06_8305164/ I am a bit worried they will be too dark for the hallway or are otherwise not suitable. Most of the design images with the orbs shoe them as a feature in a group. …

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A’s Will Finally Turn Out the Lights on Pro Sports in Oakland With baseball owners approving the Athletics’ move to Las Vegas, some see the departure as the death of the working-class sports fan.

Searching for bedside wall lights with a switch. What search term to use? I’m looking for a couple of wall lights/lamps to go either side of my bed. I’d like something with a switch built in, but I’m struggling to find many options. It’s something I’ve seen plenty in hotels (though I’m doubting myself now..). Any suggestions for search terms for this type of light? My google skills are failing me. Heres one example …

When to See the Northern Lights From the Continental U.S. This Week Out on the surface of the sun, a huge geomagnetic storm raged this weekend, causing Coronal Mass Ejections (that is, solar flares) to hit earth. There’s nothing to worry about (yet) according to scientists—solar flares hit earth all the time—but the strength of this rare event will provide many in relatively southern… Read more…

Looking for powerful RGB lights I’m trying to find a good light that I can ideally control via an app, and a color light that I don’t have to change filters on all the time. I’d like to basically toggle it between colors easier than changing out a filter or what not. Any recommendations? submitted by /u/Ardbert_The_Fallen

Glyph lights on the Nothing Phone 2 or the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro. Which is more gimmicky? submitted by /u/TwelveSilverSwords

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What lights to use for this rim-lighting? submitted by /u/coolandsmartrr

Northern Lights Tours? Advice Needed. My family and I are thinking of going to Iceland to see the Northern lights, waterfalls, beautiful nature, and thermal spas. Unsure how to handle booking tours to see the Northern lights – do I pick a night in advance? Try to book more than one for more of a chance to see them? Wait until the week of my trip, check solar activity, then book? I…

Black Walls + Twinkly Lights for Small Home Office? I’m in the process of converting a small extra room (basically a closet with a window) into a home office. The walls are currently a yellow leaning beige, which I hate. I want to do something more interesting. My initial thought was a matte black paint with a set of Twinkly curtain lights as a back drop. I can use a ring light behind my camera t…

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Where to put recessed can lights Space is about 8×14’. Small dining area that butts up to kitchen. Looking to keep the lighting fairly chill. Removing the black light in the photo. How many recessed cans should I place? Ideal would be the two blue dots, just want to make it look right. submitted by /u/joeboatyea

Help with placement of the lights I was given the following designs, how do I make sure the lights specially the LED strips are not out of place once installed? and how do I communicate the placement to the builder? ​ https://preview.redd.it/26643lbmq1tb1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8bbee8b0159276989192db11d6a70df6f1b51905 https://preview.redd.it/69ofgobmq1tb1.jpg?wid…