I'm shooting here in Kuwait/ Iraq and have been using a couple different improvised reflectors. One is white shrink wrap plastic, the other is silver mylar plastic, both use electrical conduit as a frame and are 4'X4'. I tend to favor the white most of the time, and switch to the silver as the sun gets lower as it seems to move more light. Something warmer, like gold would be nice, but I don't have the material, and have been compensating the whole image using warm cards, as the sun is harsh as hell here. The benefit of reflectors to me, is that a lot of my subjects are wearing BDU caps, boonie hats, and helmets, and it allows me to get the sun up under them and onto the face to eliminate the shadow from the visors. Have also started friggin' with a circular polorizing filter. Would like to try a 81A and/ or B in the future. Don't know if that helps your circumstance or not. Take care, George
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