Dancing On Fire_6777
Night photo using a type of light painting done with steel wool, taken on a dock on the lake.
Night photo using a type of light painting done with steel wool, taken on a dock on the lake.
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May, 2014Views
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Top Shot Award 22
Winner in Light painting Photo Challenge
Winner in Steel wool into the night Photo Challenge
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Location
This photo was taken at Whitford Lake in Custer State Park, Augusta Michigan off the end of a boar launch and fishing dock, with the permission of the DNR personnel.Time
This photo was taken probably around the time between 9:30 and 10 PMLighting
The less lighting I have for these the happier I am with the shots. So if I can I prefer total darkness if at all possible and with no ambient light., with the exception of the moon.Equipment
Fro this shot I used a Canon D-60, 18-135 MM lens, Manfroto tripod, remote shutter release, and lens hood to block out any ambient light, or as much as possible. Also I used a shooter doing the shots for me as I did the steel wool spin,Inspiration
I have seen many night photos similar to this one, in many different settings and locales, but wanted to see if I could do one with a smooth water surface and excellent reflection as I was doing so. Also I love to experiment, play with photography, and learn as much as possible while doing so, yet having fun the whole time doing so.Editing
Very little using Canon Digital Professional, an editor which comes with my camera and equipment.In my camera bag
Normally in my camera bag there are two cameras, the Canon D-60 and the Canon T3-I which is my secondary camera. Along with this are my other lenses that I carry,, 75-250, 100MM macro/portrait lens, 18-55MM lens, 70-300 MM lens with macro switch, remote shutter release ( 2 ), lens cleaner, rain sleeve, spare batteries for the D-60 and T3-I, numerous filters ( daytime use )Feedback
Advice to others: Safety is the very first thing you need to think about when doing shots like this. Personnel and property safety! Go out during the daytime and survey the area you are going to be shooting in, looking for any possible fire hazards to property that may occur. Make sure that you have enough distance on all sides of you clear that the sparks do not set any grass or wooded areas on fire, or perhaps the area which you are standing. Also a couple of good fires extinguishers are handy to have on hand in case of accidental fires that may happen, The small ABC ones do quite well and are not heavy to carry or transport and will usually put out any fire that may occur. Nest I would suggest wearing long pants, socks, shoes, a long sleeved shirt, and hat to protect you from the flying sparks. Also you may want to consider some eye protection as well with a good pair of safety glasses. Do not attempt to do this by yourself you won't have time to set the timer, light the steel wool on fire, and spin it. It does take two and is also more safe this way. Oh, and before I forget a good pair of gloves is necessary in order to keep from burning your hands and fingers. If you are in a park. state park, or private property get permission before doing a shoot like this.
