Light painting
Jan 17, 2019 10:54:28 #
I have seen little on this topic but that doesn't mean it hasn't been done. I am submitting a couple of photos that I have done. These are not something that is special artistic or quality wise just something I came across when I went back through some old shots. Just something to do on the no moon nights.
Jan 17, 2019 10:57:31 #
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Jan 17, 2019 11:11:10 #
Jan 17, 2019 11:31:20 #
Nice. Especially the third one. Mind sharing technique, light source, camera settings?
Thanks much,
Vaughan K.
Thanks much,
Vaughan K.
Jan 17, 2019 11:36:38 #
StaneeRae
Loc: Lincroft, NJ USA
There are photographers who specialize in this.
http://www.johnhartmanlightpainting.com
https://www.rossstudio.com
http://www.johnhartmanlightpainting.com
https://www.rossstudio.com
Jan 17, 2019 12:40:40 #
OK
As you would expect these need a tripod. For Ap I go from f8 to f16. It is usually a trial and error thing. I set my ISO at 200 because the person who showed me this set his camera there. Since this is done in the dark you need a light the get your focus and turn that on to manual otherwise the camera goes crazy. Mostly I expose for 20 or 30 sec because that is the the longest my camera will work without a timer. I very seldom need to go into b. It takes time and I delete lot. The other thing you will find is after the shutter closes you can't see the picture until the camera finishes it processing. Another thing that if fun to do a time exposure of a person and have them move out of the picture before the time runs out. This is for me another trial and error on the timing. When it is right you get a ghost shot with a person you can see right through. You have to understand you are talking to a gross amateur.
As you would expect these need a tripod. For Ap I go from f8 to f16. It is usually a trial and error thing. I set my ISO at 200 because the person who showed me this set his camera there. Since this is done in the dark you need a light the get your focus and turn that on to manual otherwise the camera goes crazy. Mostly I expose for 20 or 30 sec because that is the the longest my camera will work without a timer. I very seldom need to go into b. It takes time and I delete lot. The other thing you will find is after the shutter closes you can't see the picture until the camera finishes it processing. Another thing that if fun to do a time exposure of a person and have them move out of the picture before the time runs out. This is for me another trial and error on the timing. When it is right you get a ghost shot with a person you can see right through. You have to understand you are talking to a gross amateur.
Jan 17, 2019 12:50:50 #
I'm sorry I left out the light source. I use just a regular flashlight. You actually use it like a paint brush as brush the area. On the bridge the flashlight did not do the job but one of those lanterns worked. I have seen this used in the daytime to highlight a area but that can also be done PP.
Jan 17, 2019 15:46:16 #
Jan 18, 2019 08:43:14 #
Nice work there, Spike. I’ve always wanted to try that, but I’ve never gotten around to it.
Jan 18, 2019 10:07:05 #
Jan 18, 2019 10:52:43 #
In the lobster trap I walked all around the subject with the flashlight. Of course you have to watch the the light source stays out of the picture.
Jan 18, 2019 11:07:05 #
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Jan 18, 2019 12:35:57 #
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