Chaos vs Serenity
I started doing light pictures in high school in 1979, just black and white back then but got to develope the pictures myself. Did another iteration 26 years ag...
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I started doing light pictures in high school in 1979, just black and white back then but got to develope the pictures myself. Did another iteration 26 years ago putting color plastic in front of the lens, and hoped for the best when you developed. With the purchase of a Nikon D7100 this past May for a trip to Alaska and I wondered if I could try this technique digitally, and over the years my building skills improved, and while the first pictures were produced using my sisters 45 record player for the motion the latest contraption utilizes dual motors, and multiple levels, and this is the first of a series. More to follow as I tweet the technique I am dubbing "Light Spirographing"
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Location
This photo was taken in an upstairs office at my house.Time
It was taken at 12:59 a.m.Lighting
Pitch darkEquipment
This picture was taken from a ceiling mounted tripod with a Nikon D7100, and a wide angle lens, taking a time lapse photo of moving light the contraption is a 3rd generation machine, with dual motors, and multiple axis and pulleys and bearings, literally held together with duct tape and bailing wire.Inspiration
The engineer in me loves building contraptions capable of producing these pictures. The artist in me strives for the perfect capture. The thrill is waiting for the camera to process the result, which can take anywhere from a few seconds to 20+ minutes depending on how long the exposure was for and seeing what pops up on the screen.Editing
Simple color tuning, otherwise the photo is a single captureIn my camera bag
My Nikon D7100, and a few assorted lenses.Feedback
A vivid imagination, an ability to see in 3 dimensions, and the skill to build contraptions that move like a Spirograph with the ability to keep it together long enough to be able to take the picture!
