House of the Western Preacher
Goldfield Church, light painted with a flashlight during a 30 second exposure.
I wore a dark blue jacket and jeans so I would "disappear" fr...
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Goldfield Church, light painted with a flashlight during a 30 second exposure.
I wore a dark blue jacket and jeans so I would "disappear" from the lens while trying to highlight the windows, sides and door. There is a light from a building nearby ( off camera, left ), which was not nearly bright enough, most of the church blended into the night.
Light painting is a lot of fun, it can also be frustrating and time consuming as it takes many exposures through trial and error to create the right effect.
Goldfield is an old mining town East of Phoenix, Arizona, near the Superstition Mountains. It was established in 1893 and mostly deserted by 1926.
It is now a tourist stop and offers Jeep tours, horseback riding and an 1800's style saloon / steakhouse among the historical buildings.
Goldfield, Arizona 2016
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I wore a dark blue jacket and jeans so I would "disappear" from the lens while trying to highlight the windows, sides and door. There is a light from a building nearby ( off camera, left ), which was not nearly bright enough, most of the church blended into the night.
Light painting is a lot of fun, it can also be frustrating and time consuming as it takes many exposures through trial and error to create the right effect.
Goldfield is an old mining town East of Phoenix, Arizona, near the Superstition Mountains. It was established in 1893 and mostly deserted by 1926.
It is now a tourist stop and offers Jeep tours, horseback riding and an 1800's style saloon / steakhouse among the historical buildings.
Goldfield, Arizona 2016
- Please click on the image to view on a black background.
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Contest Finalist in Experimental Light Photo Contest
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KayBrewer
January 09, 2017
well done, Forrest - got the stars and the old house - very effective photo!
Forrest_Imagery
January 09, 2017
Thank you very much Kay. Your appreciation and comments do not go unnoticed.
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critique
January 17, 2017
Beautiful lighting/exposure control. Just enough detail showing in the darker areas! Technically masterful work.
wayneslandphotography
January 24, 2017
Beautiful shot of the church! All of mine -like most everyone elses, have been during the day so far.
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Billyboy
February 12, 2017
Nice how you kept the illumination understated so that we get everything that's important to the mood while nothing detracts from it.
Love the detail in the wood facade and that awesome blue post sunset that gives way to the stars. Great balance of natural and artificial light.
Never attempted light painting myself Forrest, but I can appreciate the art and patience that goes into it seeing your wonderful result.
Fine bit of photography !!
Love the detail in the wood facade and that awesome blue post sunset that gives way to the stars. Great balance of natural and artificial light.
Never attempted light painting myself Forrest, but I can appreciate the art and patience that goes into it seeing your wonderful result.
Fine bit of photography !!
Forrest_Imagery
February 13, 2017
Thank you, for your kind words.
It means a great deal to me coming from an excellent photographer such as yourself, whose works I greatly admire.
I liked this piece when I took it but waited forever to post it because it never " wowed" me.
I never expected the overwhelming responses it has received.
I'm glad so many have enjoyed it, it encourages me attempt another creation similar to it's style in the future.
It means a great deal to me coming from an excellent photographer such as yourself, whose works I greatly admire.
I liked this piece when I took it but waited forever to post it because it never " wowed" me.
I never expected the overwhelming responses it has received.
I'm glad so many have enjoyed it, it encourages me attempt another creation similar to it's style in the future.
AnneDphotography
November 01, 2017
stunning capture , love that you took this at night ... outstanding !
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Forrest_Imagery
June 24, 2018
Thanks Dave !
I was not aware the image was a finalist until I read your message.Thanks for having a look and letting me know.
I was not aware the image was a finalist until I read your message.Thanks for having a look and letting me know.
PRO
donanzinger
August 26, 2018
Terrific image Forrest. I understand how challenging light painting can be. I once had a job photographing the inside of a chapel after the previous photographer's results were unacceptable. Light painted the interior using a 4x5 camera and shot 2 sheets of film, then briefly turned on the chapel's tungsten accent lighting on the alter and the wall sconces. I then sweated for 2 days waiting to see if the negatives were good! Fortunately got a winning result.
Forrest_Imagery
August 26, 2018
Now that doesn't sound like fun !
That sounds nerve racking, especially with only two sheets !
You can push and pull film, during processing, but only so far; particularly color film. Glad it turned out OK
Thanks for checking out my photo and, taking time to comment with your story. Some people "get" light painting, while others don't.
That sounds nerve racking, especially with only two sheets !
You can push and pull film, during processing, but only so far; particularly color film. Glad it turned out OK
Thanks for checking out my photo and, taking time to comment with your story. Some people "get" light painting, while others don't.
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DutchTouch
September 26, 2020
I have never tried this technique! It certainly rendered a masterful image! Congrats on your awards Forrest!
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