Sunday, December 19, 2010

Candy Cactus

Light painting is a fun and unique way to light a subject up at night using some simple items.
An LED flash light works really well for your light source, especially a flash light with a narrow beam so you can direct your light source in specific areas.
Anything transparent works well for running your light through it. I like like to use colored acrylic that you can pick up at a plastic supply store.
Just hold the acrylic in one hand and the flash right up against it and start moving the light slowly around your subject. You may have to play around with it till you get the hang of it.
Typically exposure times between 3 to 6 minutes work fine. You can use a longer time if you want the stars to trail. Set the lens opening to it's widest setting.
Go out and have fun at night!  

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