BMF Models Under Natural Light: A Three-Time Test
To let them soak in sunlight, feel the breeze, and sit among real shadows instead of artificial ones? That’s always been my preference—moving away from studio setups with fully controlled lighting, and instead embracing what nature can offer. Aircraft models, especially those with bare metal finishes, come alive under the sun. The textures, reflections, and subtle tones reveal themselves in a way no studio light can replicate.
For this project, I photographed the model at three different times:
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First, in the soft shade of late afternoon around 3–4 PM.
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Then after 7 PM, bathed in the golden glow of sunset.
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And finally, at noon the next day, when sunlight bounced off the floor, helping to sculpt the curves of the aircraft’s surface through reflection.
