And now for something different
March 11th, 2011Here is this weeks photo for my 52 week project. I think this makes 5 so far. I really went for something quite different this time. I actually took this photo last night (Thursday) while my son and I were playing in the snow. I used the on camera flash (shudder!) to get him sharp and still and then the yard light was behind him. After the flash went off I had a 2 second exposure and moved the camera around, effectively light painting with the yard lamp. I’ve never actually done a light painting photo before, though have known how for a long time.
I don’t entirely know why I like how this photograph turned out, but I do. I think part of it is Tristan’s expression as he looks into the sky along with the totally odd light rings around him. I decided, for no apparent reason besides whim, to make this shot look like an old polaroid, or cross-processed print.
I’d really like to hear what you think about this. Let me know in the comments below.
Lights in the sky
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So the light rings are from the camera being moved around? Very Cool!! I think this is a neat picture!
yes, that’s right. and thanks!
This is a neat picture. I just don’t understand why your son isn’t blurry from the camera moving?
basically, because the flash is so strong it captured him on the sensor in the short amount of time the flash went off. Then since the sensor is still open, but he is no longer lit, it doesn’t make him blurred. The yard light is still very bright, so the sensor did pick up on that.