Burning Steel Wool
My first attempt at burning and spinning steel wool. The reflection in the pond made for a nice added effect.
My first attempt at burning and spinning steel wool. The reflection in the pond made for a nice added effect.
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BenFellowsPhotography
December 09, 2013
Wow what a shot! For a first time as well, that's amazing :) Well done...
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AnnHopta
August 17, 2020
I would like to invite you to join my challenge 'Burning Steel Wool.' To find the challenge please go to my profile and click on challenges. Then choose created. Thank you in advance.
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August 25, 2020
Thank you for joining my challenge 'Burning Steel Wool'. Voting is now open and your vote would be appreciated! Thank you and good luck!
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Location
At a pond on my in-law's property.Time
It was taken during blue hour right after sunset.Lighting
The only lighting was the ambient light and the light that the burning steel wool made.Equipment
I used my Nikon D800, a wide angle lens, tripod, shutter release cable, steel wool, a small whisk, and a chain.Inspiration
I had seen some other photos of sparks and wanted to learn how to make one myself. I thought that the reflection of the light off the pond would add a nice effect.Editing
I didn't do much post processing. I brightened up the image a little bit and added a touch of sharpening.In my camera bag
I normally carry my Nikon D800, Nikon 16-35mm f3.5, Nikon 50mm f1.8 and a Nikon 70-300mm f4.5.Feedback
The best advice is to have someone help you (either spinning the wool or pushing the shutter). Other than that just get out there and experiment.
