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Outdoor light painting

Challenge #1 in the Valid works series. Hosted by Ugo78.

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Employ the technique of "light painting" in shots taken outdoor. Light painting must be original and not recreated with PP. Minimum exposure time must be 30''.

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by JeffGoran

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I went to Death Valley with this picture in mind, I'm glad i was able to bring it back :) Race Track Playa - Death Valley - CA

Camera:	Pentax K10D
Lens:	Sigma 17-70
Submitted:	Friday, 18th March, 2011 23:05 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 24th November, 2007
Focal length:	17 mm
Shutter speed:	63 sec
Aperture:	F22
ISO:	100
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dotborg

A very cool and creative use of light painting. Excellent.

Feb 16, 2013permalink

RUcrAZ

Been to the racetrack in 1972 (!) and I think that rock has moved since then!
(Seriously, a very clever and spectacular use of post-processing; I like it very much, congratulations!)

Dec 23, 2011permalink

7DVancouverite

Would love also to hear how you accomplished it!
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Vancouver Based Live Music, Environmental Portrait Photographer...

Apr 1, 2011permalink

TsuJay

if u don't mind could u share the technique?

Mar 31, 2011permalink

Klutsche

Keep up your great work. Very nice. Just AWESOME

Mar 31, 2011permalink

nestie tiongco

Great shot!

Mar 31, 2011permalink

JeffGoran

Thank you all very much for the votes and comments
I really appreciate it a lot.

Jeff

Mar 30, 2011permalink

photo nuts

One of a kind. Creative photography at its best. Love this shot!

Mar 30, 2011permalink

Ugo78

Bravo!

Mar 30, 2011permalink

Ugo78

You really deserved the victory!
Very impressive shot.
Moreover, I have a soft spot for Death Valley...
Ugo78

Mar 30, 2011permalink

mrjamesabels

Great idea!

Mar 30, 2011permalink

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