I started 2022 experimenting with various light painting tools. In this photo, I used a rectangle shape plexiglass tool to create the light painting pattern. After a few failed attempts I got some usable images. f8 @ 6s ISO 100 The light painting tool is illuminated with a flashlight set on strobe mode and the model is captured at the end of the exposure using flash (2nd curtain sync)
When/Where: This photo was captured during the afternoon/twilight show on Friday August 7, 2026 at the Abbotsford International Airshow. I was positioned in the Photo Pit.
A couple months ago I picked up a RF 100mm f/2.8 Macro L and I am putting it through it's paces to see what I can come up with.
When/Where: This was captured at the Abbotsford International Airshow on the Saturday from the Photo Pit. The MBB Bo 105 was doing a loop as part of its airshow routine.
Sometimes a bit of luck is all you need.
When/Where: On August 7, 2026 at the Abbotsford International Airshow during the Friday afternoon/evening Twilight Show.
I was recently back in the woods trying to take some wildlife photos. Sadly, I barely came across any birds that day and whenever I did, they were gone before I could even focus on them.
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Hi Hank. I think I would be totally inept at light painting myself and really appreciate the extent you have gone to in creating these images.
It is such a creative imagination you have, and I thank you for being willing to provide insight into your techniques.
...tHANKs Alan. It's so much fun creating these images and a pleasure to share them... even the one where I didn't exit the frame fast enough...hahaha.
Light painting is fun but your images can be felt... they evoke an emotional respose. True Art!