Friday, February 10, 2012

Photo Challenge: Light Play

"Tunnel Vision" 2012© KeriNeal dba KeriLynn Design, LLC
Pueblo Picasso, although not the first artist to do light play, made the process popular with his works.
Here is my version of light play.
I made this by setting steel wool on fire. WHAT? Yes, it can be a flammable product. By spreading the steel wool, allowing air to pass through it, then placing it inside an old metal whisk, then attaching it with a toggle to a cable, I lit the steel wool. Then I began twirling it around me, in a circular pattern, be aware of every movement I made. The steel wool burns out in about :30 seconds, so you do need to work rather quickly. However, :30 seconds in shutter speed time is slow. Please note: SAFETY FIRST! I covered my exposed skin with hats, gloves, bandana over my face and had a jug of water with me. Also, I chose the cement flood tunnels for safety reasons and knew it would contain, allowing for a higher concentration of the light and sparks.
I shot this with a Canon 7D on a long exposure rate of BULB, ISO 100, standard 18mm-55mm lens and using my wireless remote.
Not only was this project fun, it gave my creative mind an opportunity to work in overdrive. Loved it!

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