MarkLB Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi all. I've been playing around with a technique called 'Painting with light'. Basically it's long exposure, low light. There are several ways of applying the technique, from the simple lighting of a single object, as I've attempted here, or more elaborate images of outdoor settings where the photographer can spend hours 'painting' details in with light. These are a couple of images of 1/72 scale kitset models. The first is a Supermarine Spitfire Mk1, the second is a Messerschmitt Bf-109E3. This is my first attempt and I hope to improve so I will be posting more pics. Have a go and post yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Wow, very nice Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Thanks Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I haven't done much painting with light, but I do enjoy long exposures. http://images.photosight.com/2007/10/22/1578115.jpg http://photography.blueether.net/gallery/Venice/images/079.jpg http://photography.blueether.net/gallery/Venice/images/080.jpg http://photography.blueether.net/gallery/Venice/images/081.jpg http://photography.blueether.net/gallery/Venice/images/085.jpg Edit: sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 the last 4 links don't seem to work mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 the last 4 links don't seem to work mate. They worked for me Cool pics everyone, keep them coming.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 They worked for me Same Good work guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Nice pics, is that in the Ukraine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Nice pics, is that in the Ukraine? Umm http://photography.blueether.net/gallery/Venice/images/085.jpg I don't have any of Ukraine online, mostly as I didn't get that far More light, Marrakech this time: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Hi all. There's an excellent doco on Brian Brake today, 10.05am on Freeveiw 7. He has created awesome images using the 'Painting with Light' technique. Well worth a watch for some inspiration 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally07 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Pardon my ignorance, but I'm not quite sure I understand the point of the technique, haha! Is it that the low-light, long-exposure creates the shadowy background effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Definitely need a dslr. My camera gets really noisy after only about 15 seconds. (Also only goes up to 15 seconds.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally07 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Definitely need a dslr. My camera gets really noisy after only about 15 seconds. (Also only goes up to 15 seconds.) Do it. I bought my first about 2 years ago and I've already upgraded since then. If you like accessories then the world of lenses will make you !drool:. The difference in quality is definitely worth the price but it really makes you a photo snob haha.. I can't stand half the photos I see on Facebook because they're taken with crappy compacts and they're often really blurry/ noisy (or maybe my friends are just really shocking photographers haha!) ..I think my camera expenditure might actually come close to my fish expenditure! :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Do it. I bought my first about 2 years ago and I've already upgraded since then. If you like accessories then the world of lenses will make you !drool:. The difference in quality is definitely worth the price but it really makes you a photo snob haha.. I can't stand half the photos I see on Facebook because they're taken with crappy compacts and they're often really blurry/ noisy (or maybe my friends are just really shocking photographers haha!) ..I think my camera expenditure might actually come close to my fish expenditure! :facepalm: Nah, I'm reasonably happy with mine. It's a crappy compact but it still manages pictures like below, which I'm happy with. Could certainly do better with a dslr and the right lenses, but not $1500 better to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Pardon my ignorance, but I'm not quite sure I understand the point of the technique, haha! Is it that the low-light, long-exposure creates the shadowy background effect? It let's the photographer create highlights and shadows to give the image atmosphere or to give the object more shape. And it can be done without fancy lighting equipment, a torch is often all that is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I just found this, it shows the sort of thing that can be done..... From http://www.enlight-10.com/tech.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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