The spotlight on Missy Higgins performing at TEDx Sydney was so bright I had to underexpose 3 stops to record the highlight detail I wanted, which has caused the shadows to disappear, but that’s fine.
Hardware: Olympus E-P1, 17mm f/2.8
Exposure: ISO1250, 1/320s @ f/2.8 (-3EV)
Post: Crop, Sharpen, Black Point adjustment (Aperture 3)