If the flash is overdone, it's not fill flash. Fill flash is defined as being at a level below ambient light. Thus, no shadow.
Fill flash: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3250633 > > On Jun 29, 2005, at 8:57 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In a backlit daylight shot, fill flash won't leave a shadow. It's > > really the best option for a shot like this, but is somewhat of a > > pain to execute. > > Um, I disagree about the shadow, but I suppose it depends on just how > much flash fill you use. Most people seem to overdo it. > > Godfrey >