IRC Heli

I thought it was time I started playing around with my new Tilt Shift lens. For my subject, I used a IR controlled model helicopter. I tilted the lens so the plane of focus runs more or less along the side of the helicopter, greatly increasing the apparent depth of field. However at such a close distance, the tail rotor is still out of focus.



IRC Heli
Canon EOS 7D with a Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L II at 38mm EFL
1/250s, f/8 & ISO 100 - tripod, remote release, tilt 8.5° R
Lighting: main flash camera right, accent lighting camera left.


For this image I was practising my off camera flash technique, and working on getting a reflection with a black background. My question here is about the placement of flash units. I used two units and some reflectors to bounce the light back. I like the accent light on the nose of the heli, but the shadow under the nose is a bit too strong and the canopy lacks a string outline too. What do you think? Anything that has too much or too little light? Also what about the position of the heli and it's rotors? Would you change it's orientation?