Nice and very dynamic image. Lot of action. The tight crop adds to the dynamism of the photo. I understand it is light painting technique still would love to know what exactly you did to get the effect. Excellent work.   Posted: 11/13/2024 01:53:46

Here are the details for the set up for my light painting image: it was pitch black out and the subject stood 10' away from the deck. The settings were ISO 100, f8, bulb. The exposure was around 40 sec. and camera on a tripod. For the fire effect, I put a 0000 steel wool pad from the hardware store (not the soapy brllo kind)inside a kitchen whisk. The whisk was attached to a 2-3' bungee cord. I used a flashlight to make sure the subject was the centre of the frame. In darkness, the steel wool was lit and it glows and smolders and then I swung is around my head and body and if the whisk hit the ground more sparks flew off. Safety note, wear a hat, old jacket and minimum exposed skin. Avoid leaves on the ground. Once the fire started the shutter was depressed. It's lots of fun. Make sure all embers are extinguished.   Posted: 11/13/2024 02:46:29

This is truly fantastic! I thought at first it was fireworks. And thanks for the explanation. What was the steel wool "lit" with? The steel wool I have isn't inflammable. So what exactly is burning here?   Posted: 11/23/2024 07:31:27

The steel wool was bought at the hardware store (found along side the sandpaper). It was lit with a small Bic lighter very quickly. The steel wool will smolder, doesn't flame and gets red hot. Google: Steel Wool Photography for more ideas. Good luck.   Posted: 11/25/2024 19:11:07

Quite wonderful! You must be very pleased with this image.   Posted: 11/26/2024 19:08:00

Amazing photo, I really like the abstract of the circular portion verses the spark arcs. The dark sky really frames and compliments the glowing steel wool too.   Posted: 11/28/2024 17:13:57