laser

daniel_p · Jun 17, 2004

Laser beam reflecting off of fog particles, shot from my balcony. Seemed interesting enough to post, hope you enjoy it.

You can use the link below for the actual size version:
http://img19.photobucket.com/albums/v56/d_puiu/laser.jpg

Big Mike · Jun 17, 2004

This has a great feel. The laser is pretty cool looking.

photobug · Jun 17, 2004

Luke, your light saber is so... BIG! :lol:

Strange how the beam is more diffuse nearer the source. I would have thought the fog would disperse it more as it got farther away.

Big Mike · Jun 17, 2004

photobug said:
Luke, your light saber is so... BIG!

Strange how the beam is more diffuse nearer the source. I would have thought the fog would disperse it more as it got farther away.

Maybe the laser is coming toward him and not away... :wink:

That would be creepy...a laser pointed at you out of a dense fog.

MDowdey · Jun 17, 2004

kinda like the predator....

md

daniel_p · Jun 17, 2004

No, the beam is coming from me, not towards me. I haven't bought a tripod yet, so I had to hold the camera still on the balcony railing with my right hand, and hold the laser on the railing with my left hand (right beside the camera). I held them as still as I could while I took the shot (6 sec. exposure).
I believe the beam appears more "diffuse" at the source because that's where you happen to be looking at it from. If someone would have viewed it from "the other end", it would have appeared the same way (just maybe not as intense, depending on how far the viewer would be from the source), it's just a matter of perspective. Remember this is a laser beam, not a cone-shaped beam, so visually it's pretty much like a tensed up cord.

airgunr · Jun 17, 2004

Good idea. I'll have to try it next time we get some fog! I like the effect.

Sharkbait · Jun 17, 2004

Freaky!

Great idea for a shot!

usayit · Jun 17, 2004

Very Cool!...

Gives me some ideas for the next fog that rolls in.

cowbert098 · Jun 17, 2004

interesting

mrsid99 · Jun 18, 2004

Interesting pic...seems there might be variations on this theme.

Jaffapie · Jun 19, 2004

I LOVE how you can see lazer paths in fog!

santino · Jun 19, 2004

thats a really nice pic, I wanted to snap some kind of this but in a closed room with mirros and so, but I love lasers and your pic is really good :!: