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I was asked in the Photo of the Month thread what the term 'Painting with Light' meant, so instead of hijacking that thread ill try to explain/demonstrate in this thread.. Maybe even get a few Mac Users posting up their shots
So painting with light is exactly that, allowing light to 'stain' the sensor of your digital camera (also works with film) to create effects that are clever and visually attractive..
Ill post a few example shots..
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This is around a 10 - 15 shutter speed (meaning the camera was taking in light for 10 or 15 seconds) and because the cars were driving past at speed, the only thing that made an impact on the camera's sensor was the head/tail lights. I like this shot
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This was again, a long shutter speed (works best when painting with light), as you can see the Thames looks very calm and the London Eye seems to be 'moving'
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Now this one was a 30 second exposure, and I literally had a torch and used it like a sparkler. You know when you try to write your name by moving it really fast? However you need a steady hand and this is more like painting with light, as you physically have to paint the words/symbol/picture into the air.
These were all done with a tripod, and I strongly suggest investing in one if you have a DSLR and want to get into photography.
Thanks,
Lewis.
P.S Have a go at it and let me see
So painting with light is exactly that, allowing light to 'stain' the sensor of your digital camera (also works with film) to create effects that are clever and visually attractive..
Ill post a few example shots..
(outdated link removed)
This is around a 10 - 15 shutter speed (meaning the camera was taking in light for 10 or 15 seconds) and because the cars were driving past at speed, the only thing that made an impact on the camera's sensor was the head/tail lights. I like this shot
(outdated link removed)
This was again, a long shutter speed (works best when painting with light), as you can see the Thames looks very calm and the London Eye seems to be 'moving'
(outdated link removed)
Now this one was a 30 second exposure, and I literally had a torch and used it like a sparkler. You know when you try to write your name by moving it really fast? However you need a steady hand and this is more like painting with light, as you physically have to paint the words/symbol/picture into the air.
These were all done with a tripod, and I strongly suggest investing in one if you have a DSLR and want to get into photography.
Thanks,
Lewis.
P.S Have a go at it and let me see