Karl Leck
August 2026 - Wings
Original
About the Image(s)
Continuing with incense smoke photographs, this variety uses long exposure (2 seconds) and a GVM RGB Monolight set to 'Disco' which produces a strobing effect with the color changing with each flash. The moving smoke column is captured multiple times, each with a different color. By counting the vertical wisps, there were 10 to 12 flashes in two seconds. The image was cropped, cleaned up of extraneous wisps and increased in exposure and saturation. This is an example of the laminar flowing smoke rising from a tube breaking up into turbulent chaos in open air. Nikon Z7 with Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens at 59mm. Exposure was ISO100, f/18, 2 seconds.
2 comments posted
Very nice artwork, well done Kark! I can also see to separate this photo into two: 1) Keep the color flame part only, as an abstract work. 2) Tone down the colors in the flame, as a more sofisticated fine art work. -Yan Posted: 08/07/2026 01:38:06
Interesting technique with much potential for experimenting. The processed version grabs attention readily. I also like the original as its subtlety evokes a sense of mystery, and reveals an etherial head. Posted: 08/13/2026 01:10:56