Sooner or lighter I will make the effort to try some light painting (spelling mistake intended).
I am fascinated by the abstract images created by long time exposure hand held captures around interesting lights. Unlike light painting though I have very little control and rely on imagining, capturing and then seeing if I like the result.
To me for this kind if image to work it needs two things, acuity in the line details of sweeping lights and a balanced composition. The acuity of line details is achieved by keeping the motion of the camera consistent, the composition, well I really just try and fill the frame as best I can visualize. Digital is great, I just try again if I don’t like it.
Photo: Robert Rath, ‘366 Days of 2012, Day 302 – Crazy’. 13s f/18 ISO160 17mm