Long Exposure Landscapes

[abraxas]

I've been liking to get the before sunrise, after sunset long exposures. Walking in the dark don't bug me at all- I know what's out in the local nature and know what will and won't eat me; if I get ate it's by something I don't mind getting ate by. So anyhow- I always forget/don't take a flashlight. But then I get out there, and especially early in the morning, have problems lining up a shot. So I figure I'll remember to take one sooner or later... My point, hm, oh yeah, I remember.

Has anyone tried using a flashlight to bring out maybe some bush/brush detail? Does something like that work or just put light streaks all over the shot?

 

[ksmattfish]

It works. Many flashlights use a tungsten bulb, so the light is warm. Colored celophane or gels can be used to change the color of the light.

Google "light painting".

 

[Arch]

yes painting with light works. Iv seen it done with buildings and structures, however something like a bush or tree, although it will still work, it will create shadows which might look strange.... so its probably a bit more difficult... worth a go tho.

 

[ksmattfish]

Here's a link to a photo by a buddy of mine...

http://www.edwardcrobisoniii.com/Kansas-Clinton Lake/pages/Clinton Night Glow.htm

 

[abraxas]

Thanks Archangel and ksmattfish- I'm going to give it a shot and see what happens. Cool link.